George Forest Alexander (April 10, 1882 – May 16, 1948) was an American judge of the United States territorial court for the Alaska Territory from 1933 to 1947.[1] He was born in Gallatin, Missouri, the son of future secretary of commerce Joshua W. Alexander. He was in private practice in Portland, Oregon, for over 20 years before being appointed to the bench in Alaska. Alexander died in Portland.[2]

George F. Alexander
Judge of the United States territorial court for the District of Alaska, First Division
In office
July 18, 1933 – May 5, 1947
Appointed byFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byJustin W. Harding
Succeeded byGeorge W. Folta
Personal details
Born
George Forest Alexander

(1882-04-10)April 10, 1882
Gallatin, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 1948(1948-05-16) (aged 66)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Parent
Alma materUniversity of Missouri (LLB)

References

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  1. ^ Naske, Claus-M. (1985). A History of the Alaska Federal District Court System, 1884-1959, and the Creation of the State Court System (PDF). University of Alaska.
  2. ^ "Alaska Ex-Judge Dies". Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune. 1948-05-18.