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George Sullivan

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

Education

Law

University of Minnesota Law School, 1908

Personal
Birthplace
Shakopee, Minn.


George Sullivan (1886-1944) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

He was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on August 12, 1937 to replace Joseph West Molyneaux. He was confirmed by the Senate on August 17th, and received commission on August 20th. He served until his death on April 14, 1944. Sullivan was succeeded in this position by Dennis Donovan.

Early life and education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, LL.B., 1908

Professional career

  • Private practice, Jordan, Minnesota, 1908-1933
  • County attorney, Scott County, Minnesota, 1913-1923
  • U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1933-1937

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Minnesota

Sullivan was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on August 12, 1937 to replace Joseph West Molyneaux.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on August 17th, and received commission on August 20th. He served until his death on April 14, 1944. Sullivan was succeeded in this position by Dennis Donovan.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Joseph West Molyneaux
District of Minnesota
1937–1944
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Dennis Donovan