Simpson, John Milton Bryan, 1903-1987

found: NUCMC data from Univ. of Fla., P.K. Yonge Lib. for His Papers, 1964-65(John Milton Bryan Simpson, b. 1903; U.S. district judge, Southern District of Florida, 1950-1962; chief judge, Middle District of Florida, 1962- )

found: WW Amer. law, 1979(Simpson, Bryan, 1903- ; chief judge, Middle District of Fla., 1962-1965; U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 5th circuit, 1966-1975; now senior judge)

found: Federal Judicial Center website, viewed July 29, 2014(hdg.: Simpson, John Milton Bryan; Born May 30, 1903, in Kissimmee, FL Died August 22, 1987; Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Harry S Truman on Sept. 14, 1950, to a seat vacated by Louie W. Strum. Confirmed by the Senate on Sept. 23, 1950, and received commission on Sept. 26, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1962. Service terminated on Oct. 29, 1962, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, reassigned on Oct. 29, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 76 Stat. 247. Served as chief judge, 1962-1966. Service terminated on Nov. 22, 1966, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 11, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 20, 1966, and received commission on Nov. 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1975. Service terminated on Oct. 1, 1981, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, reassigned on Oct. 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1994. Service terminated on Aug. 22, 1987, due to his death)