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Van Graafeiland, Ellsworth Alfred
Born May 11, 1915, in Rochester, NY
Died November 20, 2004, in Rochester, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by Henry Jacob Friendly. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1974, and received commission on December 21, 1974. Assumed senior status on May 11, 1985. Service terminated on November 20, 2004, due to death.
Education:
University of Rochester, A.B., 1937
Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1940
Professional Career:
Died November 20, 2004, in Rochester, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by Henry Jacob Friendly. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1974, and received commission on December 21, 1974. Assumed senior status on May 11, 1985. Service terminated on November 20, 2004, due to death.
Education:
University of Rochester, A.B., 1937
Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1940
Professional Career:
Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1940-1974