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Taylor, George Caldwell

Born May 29, 1885, in Greenville, TN
Died December 19, 1952

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on May 24, 1928, to a seat vacated by Xenophon Hicks. Confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 1928, and received commission on May 26, 1928. Served as chief judge, 1948-1949. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on November 2, 1949. Service terminated on December 19, 1952, due to death.

Education:
Tusculum College, A.B., 1906
University of Tennessee College of Law, LL.B., 1908

Professional Career:

Private practice, Rockwood, Tennessee, 1908-1911
Secretary, Gov. Ben W. Hooper, Tennessee, 1911-1913
Private practice, Greenville, Tennessee, 1913-1921
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 1921-1928