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Shaw, Robert
Born May 22, 1907, in Jersey City, NJ
Died July 9, 1972
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on March 19, 1962, to a seat vacated by William F. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1962, and received commission on April 12, 1962. Service terminated on July 9, 1972, due to death.
Education:
New Jersey Law School (now Rutgers School of Law -- Newark), LL.B., 1932
Professional Career:
Died July 9, 1972
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on March 19, 1962, to a seat vacated by William F. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1962, and received commission on April 12, 1962. Service terminated on July 9, 1972, due to death.
Education:
New Jersey Law School (now Rutgers School of Law -- Newark), LL.B., 1932
Professional Career:
Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1935-1962
State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1937-1938
U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Mayor, Caldwell Township, New Jersey, 1955-1961