George N. Beamer
George N. Beamer (October 9, 1904 – October 21, 1974) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
George N. Beamer | |
|---|---|
| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana | |
| In office 1972–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Grant |
| Succeeded by | Jesse E. Eschbach |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana | |
| In office April 12, 1962 – October 21, 1974 | |
| Appointed by | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 75 Stat. 80 |
| Succeeded by | Phil McClellan McNagny Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George N. Beamer October 9, 1904 Bowling Green, Indiana |
| Died | October 21, 1974 (aged 70) |
| Education | Notre Dame Law School (LL.B.) |
Education and career
Born in Bowling Green, Indiana, Beamer received a Bachelor of Laws from Notre Dame Law School in 1929. He was in private practice in South Bend, Indiana from 1929 to 1962. He was a City Judge in South Bend from 1933 to 1935, a prosecuting attorney of St. Joseph County, Indiana from 1937 to 1939, and a city attorney of South Bend from 1939 to 1941. He was the Attorney General of Indiana from 1942 to 1944. He was Chairman of the Indiana Public Service Commission in Indianapolis from 1943 to 1944.[1]
Federal judicial service
On March 8, 1962, Beamer was nominated by President John F. Kennedy to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana created by 75 Stat. 80. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 11, 1962, and received his commission on April 12, 1962. He served as Chief Judge from 1972 until his death on October 21, 1974.[1]
References
- George N. Beamer at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources
- George N. Beamer at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Seat established by 75 Stat. 80 |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana 1962–1974 |
Succeeded by Phil McClellan McNagny Jr. |
| Preceded by Robert A. Grant |
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana 1972–1974 |
Succeeded by Jesse E. Eschbach |