About John J. McNaught
Lived 1921 – 1994 (aged 72). John J. McNaught was an American lawyer and judge.
Federal judicial service
On January 25, 1979, McNaught was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 21, 1979, and received his commission on March 23, 1979. McNaught served in that capacity until his retirement on February 1, 1991.
Death
McNaught died of pneumonia on January 24, 1994, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts.
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Who was John J. McNaught?
United States federal judge
When was John J. McNaught born?
John J. McNaught was born on 22 November 1921 in Malden.
When did John J. McNaught die?
John J. McNaught died on 24 January 1994 in Melrose.
What was John J. McNaught's occupation?
John J. McNaught was a lawyer and judge.
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John J. McNaught was American.
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