Thomas Francis Meaney
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Thomas Francis Meaney was a United States federal judge
.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey
, Meaney received an A.B.
from Saint Peter's College in 1908, an A.M.
from Saint Peter's College in 1909, and an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law
in 1911. He was a Secretary to Mayor H. Otto Wittpenn
, Jersey City, New Jersey from 1911 to 1913. He was in private practice in Jersey City, New Jersey
from 1913 to 1917. He was in the United States Army
from 1917 to 1919. He was in private practice in Jersey City, New Jersey
from 1919 to 1934. He was a judge on the Hudson County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, New Jersey from 1923 to 1934. He was a judge on the Hudson County Court of Common Pleas, New Jersey from 1934 to 1938. He was a judge on the New Jersey State Court of Common Pleas from 1938 to 1939. He was a Counsel, New Jersey State Banking and Insurance Commission from 1939 to 1942.
Meaney was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
. Meaney was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
on May 4, 1942, to a seat vacated by Thomas Glynn Walker
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 1, 1942, and received his commission on July 3, 1942. He assumed senior status
on May 1, 1966. Meaney served in that capacity until his death.
A resident of Jersey City, Meaney died at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
in Livingston, New Jersey
on May 17, 1968, at the age of 79.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
, Meaney received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Saint Peter's College in 1908, an A.M.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Saint Peter's College in 1909, and an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law is a part of Fordham University in the United States. The School is located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City, and is one of eight ABA-approved law schools in that city.-Overview:According to the U.S. News & World Report, 1,516 J.D. students attend...
in 1911. He was a Secretary to Mayor H. Otto Wittpenn
H. Otto Wittpenn
Henry Otto Wittpenn was the Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey from January 1, 1908 to June 16, 1913. He was a member of the New Jersey State Highway Commission and was the president of both the Hoboken Land and Improvement Company and the First National Bank of Hoboken...
, Jersey City, New Jersey from 1911 to 1913. He was in private practice in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
from 1913 to 1917. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1917 to 1919. He was in private practice in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
from 1919 to 1934. He was a judge on the Hudson County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, New Jersey from 1923 to 1934. He was a judge on the Hudson County Court of Common Pleas, New Jersey from 1934 to 1938. He was a judge on the New Jersey State Court of Common Pleas from 1938 to 1939. He was a Counsel, New Jersey State Banking and Insurance Commission from 1939 to 1942.
Meaney was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is the federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of New Jersey....
. Meaney was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
on May 4, 1942, to a seat vacated by Thomas Glynn Walker
Thomas Glynn Walker
Thomas Glynn Walker was a United States federal judge.Walker received an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was in private practice in Newark, New Jersey from 1924 to 1937. He was a Professor, Mercer Beasley School of Law, Newark, New Jersey from 1930 to 1935. He was a member...
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 1, 1942, and received his commission on July 3, 1942. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on May 1, 1966. Meaney served in that capacity until his death.
A resident of Jersey City, Meaney died at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center , an affiliate of the Barnabas Health , is a 597-bed non-profit major teaching hospital located in Livingston, New Jersey...
in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 29,366.Livingston was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 5, 1813, from portions of Caldwell Township and Springfield...
on May 17, 1968, at the age of 79.