Edward Joseph McManus

United States federal judge (1920-2017)

Edward Joseph McManus (February 9, 1920 – March 20, 2017)[1] was an American politician and judge. He served as the 36th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1959 through 1961 and later served as a United States federal judge for over 50 years from 1962 until his death in 2017.[2] He was a Democrat.

McManus in 1959

At the time of his death, McManus was the longest serving living federal judge.[3]

McManus was born in Keokuk, Iowa. He studied at the University of Iowa. McManus died on March 20, 2017 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, aged 97.

References

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  1. McManus, Edward. "Judge Edward ("Nick") McManus Obituary". The Gazette. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  2. Edward J. MaManus, Iowa General Assembly
  3. McManus, Edward. "Judge Edward McManus remembered for decades of service". Retrieved March 22, 2017.