Edward McEntee explained

Edward McEntee
Office:Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Term Start:December 31, 1976
Term End:February 14, 1981
Office1:Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Term Start1:September 1, 1965
Term End1:December 31, 1976
Appointer1:Lyndon B. Johnson
Predecessor1:Peter Woodbury
Successor1:Hugh H. Bownes
Birth Date:21 October 1906
Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Education:
Boston University (LLB)

Edward Matthew McEntee (October 21, 1906[1] – February 14, 1981) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Education and career

McEntee was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 21, 1906. He was educated at the College of the Holy Cross, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1928. He received a Bachelor of Laws from Boston University School of Law in 1933.

McEntee was in the private practice of law in Providence from 1933 to 1952. He was a Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939. He was an Assistant United States Attorney of the District of Rhode Island from 1940 to 1951. He was the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1952 to 1953.

Federal judicial service

McEntee was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 3, 1965, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated by Judge Peter Woodbury. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 31, 1965, and received his commission on September 1, 1965. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1976. His service was terminated on February 14, 1981, due to his death.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edward Matthew McEntee (First Circuit) – CourtListener.com . 2023-04-27 . CourtListener . en-us.