George Warwick McClintic

George Warwick McClintic (January 14, 1866 – September 25, 1942) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.

George Warwick McClintic
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
In office March 1, 1941 – September 25, 1942
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
In office July 25, 1921 – March 1, 1941
Appointed by	Warren G. Harding
Preceded by	Seat established 42 Stat. 67
Succeeded by	Ben Moore
Personal details
Born	George Warwick McClintic January 14, 1866 Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Died	September 25, 1942 (aged 76)
Education	Roanoke College (A.B.) University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B.)

Education and career

Born in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, McClintic received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Roanoke College in 1883 and a Bachelor of Laws 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 member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1919 to 1921.[1]

Federal judicial service

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 on September 25, 1942.[1]

References

1. George Warwick McClintic at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• George Warwick McClintic at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.