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George Beamer

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George Beamer
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Years in office: 1962 - 1974
Education
Law
Notre Dame Law School, 1929
Personal
Birthplace
Indiana


George N. Beamer (1904-1974) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Beamer was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on March 8, 1962, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1962, and received his commission on April 12th. From 1972-1974, he served as the chief judge. He served the Northern District of Indiana until his death on October 21, 1974.[1]

Early life and education

  • Notre Dame Law School, LL.B., 1929[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, South Bend, Indiana, 1929-1962
  • City Judge, South Bend, Indiana, 1933-1935
  • Prosecuting attorney, St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1937-1939
  • City attorney, South Bend, Indiana, 1939-1941
  • State attorney general, Indiana, 1942-1944
  • Chairman, Indiana Public Service Commission, Indianapolis, 1943-1944[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Indiana

Beamer was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on March 8, 1962, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1962, and received his commission on April 12th. From 1972-1974, he served as the chief judge. He served the Northern District of Indiana until his death on October 21, 1974.[1] Beamer was succeeded in this position by Phil McNagny.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Indiana
1962–1974
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Phil McNagny