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George Cosgrave

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George Cosgrave
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office
August 31, 1940 – August 4, 1945
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office
April 8, 1930 – August 31, 1940
Appointed byHerbert Hoover
Preceded byEdward J. Henning
Succeeded byPeirson Mitchell Hall
Personal details
Born
George Cosgrave

(1870-02-20)February 20, 1870
Calaveras County, California
DiedAugust 4, 1945(1945-08-04) (aged 75)
Educationread law

George Cosgrave (February 20, 1870 – August 4, 1945) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Education and career

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Born in Calaveras County, California, Cosgrave read law to enter the bar in 1895. He was in private practice in Fresno, California from 1895 to 1930.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On March 12, 1930, Cosgrave was nominated by President Herbert Hoover to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California vacated by Judge Edward J. Henning. Cosgrave was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 8, 1930, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1940. He served in that capacity until his death on August 4, 1945.[1]

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Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
1930–1940
Succeeded by