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Underwood, Emory Marvin
Born December 11, 1877, in Douglas County, GA
Died August 28, 1960
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 7, 1931, to a seat vacated by Samuel H. Sibley. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1931, and received commission on March 2, 1931. Assumed senior status on March 5, 1948. Service terminated on August 28, 1960, due to death.
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1900
Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1902
Professional Career:
Died August 28, 1960
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 7, 1931, to a seat vacated by Samuel H. Sibley. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1931, and received commission on March 2, 1931. Assumed senior status on March 5, 1948. Service terminated on August 28, 1960, due to death.
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1900
Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1902
Professional Career:
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1903-1914, 1920-1931
Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1914-1917
General counsel, Seaboard Air Line Company, 1917-1919
General solicitor, U.S. Railroad Administration, 1919-1920