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Edenfield, Newell

Born August 10, 1911, in Emanuel County, GA
Died December 26, 1981

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 24, 1967, to a seat vacated by Frank A. Hooper. Confirmed by the Senate on June 12, 1967, and received commission on June 12, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1974-1976. Assumed senior status on September 1, 1981. Service terminated on December 26, 1981, due to death.

Education:
University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:

Legal editor, Edward Thomson & Co., Brooklyn, New York, 1938-1941
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1941-1942, 1945-1967
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1945