English, George Washington - Born May 9, 1866, near Vienna, IL
Died July 1941, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 22, 1918, to a seat vacated by Francis M. Wright. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1918, and received commission on May 3, 1918. Service terminated on November 4, 1926, due to resignation.
Education: Illinois Wesleyan University Law School, LL.B., 1891
Professional Career: Chief deputy sheriff, Johnson County, Illinois, 1891-1892 Private practice, Vienna, Illinois, 1893-1912 City attorney, Vienna, Illinois State representative, Illinois, 1907-1912 Private practice, Centralia, Illinois, 1912-1914 Special income tax attorney, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1914-1918
Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, April 1, 1926; charges dismissed following his resignation as a federal judge.
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