John Gerry

John Francis Gerry (1925-1995) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Gerry was nominated by President Gerald Ford on November 18, 1974, to a seat vacated by James Coolahan; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1987-1994. He assumed senior status on October 1, 1994, and served until his death on March 10, 1995.^[1]Gerry was succeeded in this position by Joseph Greenaway.

Early life and education

• Princeton University, A.B., 1950
• Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1953

Professional career

• U.S. Army Air Force, 1944-1946
• Private practice, Camden, New Jersey, 1953-1972
• Judge, Camden County Court, 1972-1973
• Judge, Superior Court of New York, 1973-1975

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of New Jersey

Gerry was nominated by President Gerald Ford on November 18, 1974, to a seat vacated by James Coolahan; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1987-1994. He assumed senior status on October 1, 1994, and served until his death on March 10, 1995.^[1] Gerry was succeeded in this position by Joseph Greenaway.

External links

• Judge Gerry's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes