Background
Sweeney, George Clinton was born on July 23, 1895 in Gardner, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Sarah (Shields) Sweeney.
Sweeney, George Clinton was born on July 23, 1895 in Gardner, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Sarah (Shields) Sweeney.
Student Williston Seminary, 1915-1916. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1922.
Admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1924, practicing in Gardner. Mayor of Gardner, January 1, 1931-June 15, 1933, resigning to accept position as assistant attorney general of the United States, 1933-1935. United States district judge for Massachusetts from 1935, later chief
Former member Gardner City Council.
Private Company A, 301st Military Police Battalion, 1917, sergeant 1918. Served with 76th Division overseas.
Member American Law Institute, American Judicature Society, American, Massachusetts, Middlesex Company, Boston and Worcester Company bar associations. Clubs: Ekwanok Country (Manchester, Vermont).
Married Winifred East. Johnson, April. Children: George C., Sheila Elizabeth, Judith Shields.