George Morris
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George Franklin Morris (1866-1953) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. He joined the court in 1921 after an appointment from Warren Harding. At the time of his appointment, Morris was a private practice attorney in New Hampshire. On April 30, 1943, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on March 25, 1953.[1][2]
Early life and education
- Read law, 1891[1]
Personal life
Morris was married to Lula J. Aldrich with whom he had one son, Robert.[2]
Professional career
- Private practice, Lisbon, New Hampshire, 1891-1906
- County solicitor, Grafton County, New Hampshire, 1897-1901
- New Hampshire state representative, 1905
- Board of Education of Union School District in Lancaster, 1910 - 1924
- Private practice, Drew, Jordan,Buckley & Shurtleff, Lancaster, New Hampshire, 1906-1921[1][2]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of New Hampshire
Morris was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. He was nominated by President Warren Harding on October 20, 1921 to replace Edgar Aldrich. He was confirmed by the Senate on October 25th, and received commission that same day. On April 30, 1943, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on March 25, 1953. Morris was succeeded in this position by Aloysius Joseph Connor.[1]
See also
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
- District of New Hampshire
- Judges of the New Hampshire District
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Edgar Aldrich |
District of New Hampshire 1921-1943 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Aloysius Joseph Connor
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| 1921 |
Morris • Peters • Baker • Groner • Hoehling • Kennedy • Lewis • Luse • Mayer • McClintic • Miller • Morris • Peters • Ross • Taft • Waddill | ||
| 1922 |
Atwell • Barrett • Brewster • Butler • Campbell • Cliffe • Gibson • Goddard • Kenyon • Lindley • Lowell • Rose • Runyon • Schoonmaker • Scott • Sutherland • Symes • Wilkerson • Winslow | ||
| 1923 |
Bland • Bondy • Cant • Gore • Hatfield • Hickenlooper • Hicks • Inch • Jacobs • James • Jones • McGee • McKeehan • Patridge • Phillips • Reeves • Rudkin • Sanford • Simons • Soper • Webster | ||
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Hampshire • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Hampshire
State courts:
New Hampshire Supreme Court • New Hampshire Superior Courts • New Hampshire Circuit Courts • New Hampshire Probate Courts • New Hampshire District Court • New Hampshire Family Division
State resources:
Courts in New Hampshire • New Hampshire judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Hampshire
