Background
McGaughey, Jerry Joseph was born on December 8, 1937 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert William and Vera Elizabeth (Leinbach) McGaughey.
McGaughey, Jerry Joseph was born on December 8, 1937 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert William and Vera Elizabeth (Leinbach) McGaughey.
Associate of Arts, Vincennes University, Indiana, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana University, 1959. Bachelor of Laws, Indiana University, 1962.
Law clerk to presiding justice Indiana Supreme Court, Indianapolis, 1963—1964. Partner Hornbrook, Stratton & McGaughey, Petersburg, 1964—1970. Prosecuting attorney 83rd Judicial Court, 1970—1982, 12th Judicial Court, Vincennes, since 1987.
Department head, abstracting and business law Vincennes University, 1982—1986.
Board director First National Bank Spurgeon, Indiana, 1965—1972. Committee member Indiana Criminal Law Study Commission, Indianapolis, 1971—1976. Board directors Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency District 8, Evansville, 1972—1980, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Indianapolis, 1975—1977.
Member of Rotary Club (president, local chapter 1970-1971).
Married Barbara F. O'Neill, June 15, 1978. 1 child L. Scott.
