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Register, George Scott
Born November 27, 1901, in Bismark, ND
Died March 18, 1972, in Bismark, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 21, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1955, and received commission on July 27, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1955-1971. Assumed senior status on December 22, 1971. Service terminated on March 18, 1972, due to death.
Education:
Jamestown College, A.B., 1923
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1926
Professional Career:
Died March 18, 1972, in Bismark, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 21, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1955, and received commission on July 27, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1955-1971. Assumed senior status on December 22, 1971. Service terminated on March 18, 1972, due to death.
Education:
Jamestown College, A.B., 1923
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1926
Professional Career:
Special assistant attorney general, State of North Dakota, 1928-1929
State's attorney, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 1929-1953
Private practice, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1953-1955