Martin Francis Loughlin

Background

Loughlin was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and graduated from Saint Anselm College in 1947 and Suffolk University Law School in 1951.

Education

Suffolk University Law School.

Career

During World World War II Loughlin served in the 80th Division of the United States. Army under General George Patton from 1943 to 1946. He served as a Judge Advocate (Judge Advocate General) during the Korean War from 1951–1952, stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia. He engaged in private practice in Manchester from 1953 to 1963.

From 1963 to 1978, Loughlin served as an associate justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court, and was chief justice from 1978 to 1979.

Loughlin was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire by President Jimmy Carter on February 9, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Statistics 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 24, 1979, and received his commission on April 26, 1979.

Loughlin assumed senior status on May 15, 1989, and his service terminated on December 4, 1995, due to retirement. Judge Loughlin died on March 7, 2007 from congestive heart failure.

Achievements

• Bar: New Hampshire 1952.

Connections

Spouse:

Margaret M. Gallagher

child:

Caitlin Loughlin

child:

Shane Loughlin

child:

Sheila Loughlin

child:

Mary Loughlin

child:

Margaret Loughlin

child:

Helen Loughlin

child:

Martina Loughlin