Allen, Florence Ellinwood
Born March 23, 1884, in Salt Lake City, UT
Died September 12, 1966, in Cleveland, OH

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 6, 1934, to a seat vacated by Smith Hickenlooper; Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1934, and received commission on March 21, 1934. Served as chief judge, 1958-1959. Assumed senior status on October 5, 1959. Service terminated on September 12, 1966, due to death.

Education:
Western Reserve University, B.A., 1904

Western Reserve University, M.A., 1908

New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1913

Professional Career:
Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1914-1919
Assistant county prosecutor, Cuyahoga County, OH, 1919-1920
Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, OH, 1920-1922
Justice, Ohio Supreme Court, 1922-1934


Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Female
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