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Sloan, William Boyd
Born July 9, 1895, in Gainesville, GA
Died October 22, 1970
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 19, 1951, to a seat vacated by M. Neil Andrews. Confirmed by the Senate on March 20, 1951, and received commission on March 23, 1951. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1965. Service terminated on October 22, 1970, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1915
Professional Career:
Died October 22, 1970
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 19, 1951, to a seat vacated by M. Neil Andrews. Confirmed by the Senate on March 20, 1951, and received commission on March 23, 1951. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1965. Service terminated on October 22, 1970, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1915
Professional Career:
Private practice, 1915-1951
State representative, Georgia, 1927-1931
Assistant attorney general, State of Georgia, 1932-1933
Judge, Hall County [Georgia] City Court, 1934-1945
Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Northeast Judicial Circuit, 1945-1948