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Mize, Sidney Carr
Born March 7, 1888, in Scott County, MS
Died April 26, 1965
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 30, 1937, to a seat vacated by Edwin R. Holmes. Confirmed by the Senate on February 2, 1937, and received commission on February 3, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1961-1962. Service terminated on April 26, 1965, due to death.
Education:
Mississippi College, A.B., 1908
University of Mississippi Department of Law, LL.B., 1911
Professional Career:
Died April 26, 1965
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 30, 1937, to a seat vacated by Edwin R. Holmes. Confirmed by the Senate on February 2, 1937, and received commission on February 3, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1961-1962. Service terminated on April 26, 1965, due to death.
Education:
Mississippi College, A.B., 1908
University of Mississippi Department of Law, LL.B., 1911
Professional Career:
Private practice, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1911-1937
Special district attorney, Mississippi, 1914-
Special county judge, Mississippi, 1930-
Special chancery judge, Mississippi