George Clifton Edwards Jr.

Judge George Clifton Edwards Jr.

Personal

Birthday:

8/6/1914

Birthplace:

Dallas, TX

Date of Death:

4/8/1995

Place of Death:

Cincinnati, OH

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1946-1950
President, Detroit [Michigan] Common Council, 1946-1950
Chairman, Detroit [Michigan] Election Commission, 1946-1950
Probate judge in charge of Wayne County [Michigan] Juvenile Court, 1951-1954
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Wayne County, 1954-1956
Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1956-1961
Police commissioner, Detroit, Michigan, 1962-1963

Education

Name of School:

Southern Methodist University

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1933

Name of School - Second:

Harvard University

Degree - Second:

M.A.

Degree Year - Second:

1934

Name of School - Third:

Michigan State University College of Law

MSU Law offers a rigorous and intellectually challenging required curriculum enhanced by numerous specialty programs. Its integrated learning connecting theory to practice provides a thorough education in all principal areas of law and practice and gives you knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career.

Degree - Third:

Certificate of Completion

Degree Year - Third:

1944

Name of School - Fourth:

Michigan State University College of Law

MSU Law offers a rigorous and intellectually challenging required curriculum enhanced by numerous specialty programs. Its integrated learning connecting theory to practice provides a thorough education in all principal areas of law and practice and gives you knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career.

Degree - Fourth:

J.D.

Degree Year - Fourth:

1949

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Court Name:

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

President Nominating:

John F. Kennedy

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

12/19/1963

Retirement from Active Service:

1/15/1985

Termination Date:

4/8/1995

Termination Reason:

Death