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Munson, Howard G.
Born July 26, 1924, in Claremont, NH
Died October 5, 2008, in Syracuse, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Nominated by Gerald Ford on August 26, 1976, to a seat vacated by Edmund H. Port. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 1976, and received commission on October 4, 1976. Served as chief judge, 1980-1988. Assumed senior status on November 5, 1990. Service terminated on October 5, 2008, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1948
Syracuse University College of Law, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
Died October 5, 2008, in Syracuse, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Nominated by Gerald Ford on August 26, 1976, to a seat vacated by Edmund H. Port. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 1976, and received commission on October 4, 1976. Served as chief judge, 1980-1988. Assumed senior status on November 5, 1990. Service terminated on October 5, 2008, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1948
Syracuse University College of Law, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1952-1976
Member, Syracuse [New York] Board of Education, 1965-1973; president, 1968-1970