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Sheridan, Michael Henry
Born July 8, 1912, in Nanticoke, PA
Died August 23, 1976
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 15, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 30, 1961, and received commission on August 30, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1962-1976. Service terminated on August 23, 1976, due to death.
Education:
Lafayette College, B.S., 1933
Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), LL.B., 1936
Professional Career:
Died August 23, 1976
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 15, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 30, 1961, and received commission on August 30, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1962-1976. Service terminated on August 23, 1976, due to death.
Education:
Lafayette College, B.S., 1933
Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), LL.B., 1936
Professional Career:
Private practice, 1937-1942, 1948-1961
U.S. Navy, 1942-1947
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1947
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1972-1975