Robert Andrew Ainsworth, Jr.

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Robert Andrew Ainsworth, Jr.
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
In office
July 22, 1966  December 22, 1981
Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by New seat
Succeeded by W. Eugene Davis
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
In office
September 22, 1961  August 31, 1966
Appointed by John F. Kennedy
Preceded by New seat
Succeeded by Edward James Boyle, Sr.
Personal details
Born (1910-05-10)May 10, 1910
Gulfport, Mississippi
Died December 22, 1981(1981-12-22) (aged 71)
Alma mater Loyola University New Orleans College of Law LL.B.
Profession Lawyer, jurist

Robert Andrew Ainsworth, Jr. (May 10, 1910 December 22, 1981) was a United States federal judge.

Biography

Ainsworth was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Laws from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1932. He was in private practice in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1932-61. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War II, in 1944. He was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1952-61, serving as President pro tem from 1952-56 and from 1960-61.

Federal judicial service

On September 14, 1961, Ainsworth was nominated by President John F. Kennedy to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana created by 75 Stat. 80. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission the following day.

On June 28, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Ainsworth for elevation to a new seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit created by 80 Stat. 75. He was again confirmed by the United States Senate on July 22, 1966, receiving his commission the same day. He served thereafter until his death, in 1981.

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Legal offices
Preceded by
new seat
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
1961–1966
Succeeded by
Edward James Boyle, Sr.
Preceded by
new seat
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
1966–1981
Succeeded by
W. Eugene Davis
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