George Warwick McClintic
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George Warwick McClintic (January 14, 1866 – September 25, 1942) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Pocohontas County, West Virginia, McClintic received an A.B.
from Roanoke College
in 1883 and an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law
in 1886. He was in private practice in Charleston, West Virginia
from 1888 to 1921. He was a West Virginia state delegate from 1919 to 1921.
On July 19, 1921, McClintic was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
created by 42 Stat. 67. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 25, 1921, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status
on March 1, 1941, serving in that capacity until his death, in 1942.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Pocohontas County, West Virginia, McClintic received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Roanoke College
Roanoke College
Roanoke College is an private, coeducational, four-year liberal-arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college is located in Salem, Virginia, a suburban independent city adjacent to Roanoke, Virginia...
in 1883 and an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. The law school maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students in its initial degree program...
in 1886. He was in private practice in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers in Kanawha County. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,400, and its metropolitan area 304,214. It is the county seat of Kanawha County.Early...
from 1888 to 1921. He was a West Virginia state delegate from 1919 to 1921.
On July 19, 1921, McClintic was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th President of the United States . A Republican from Ohio, Harding was an influential self-made newspaper publisher. He served in the Ohio Senate , as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator...
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is a trial-level federal court. Decisions from the Court may be appealed to the Fourth Circuit Fourth Circuit, except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to...
created by 42 Stat. 67. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 25, 1921, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on March 1, 1941, serving in that capacity until his death, in 1942.