Born January 1, 1913, in Killingly, CT
Died September 24, 1997, in Danielson, CT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1974-1983. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1983. Service terminated on September 24, 1997, due to death.

Education:
Providence College, Ph.B., 1933
Hartford College of Law (now University of Connecticut School of Law), LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:

State representative, Connecticut, 1937-1943; Democratic floor leader, 1939-1943
Private practice, Danielson, Connecticut, 1940-1961
Prosecutor, Killingly Town Court, Danielson, Connecticut, 1951
Assistant to state statute revision commissioner, Connecticut, 1945
Clerk, Connecticut State Senate, 1949
Connecticut State Liquor Commission, 1949-1961; commissioner, 1949-1955; chairman, 1955-1961
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1977-1980