Bailey Brown (June 16, 1917 – October 6, 2004) was a

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of the

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and prior to that was a United States district judge of the

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Education and career

Born in

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, Brown received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the

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in 1939, and a

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from

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in 1942. He was a lieutenant in the

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during

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, from 1942 to 1946. He was in private practice in Memphis from 1946 to 1961.

Federal judicial service

Brown was nominated by President

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on August 7, 1961, to the

, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. He was confirmed by the

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on August 21, 1961, and received his commission on August 21, 1961. He served as Chief Judge from 1966 to 1979. His service terminated on September 26, 1979, due to elevation to the Sixth Circuit. Brown was nominated by President

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on March 15, 1979, to a seat on the

vacated by Judge Harry Phillips. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received his commission on September 26, 1979. He assumed senior status on June 16, 1982. His service terminated on December 31, 1997, due to retirement.

Death

Brown died on October 6, 2004, in Memphis.

References

Sources

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