Frederick Voris Follmer
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Frederick Voris Follmer (December 13, 1885 – May 3, 1971) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Milton, Pennsylvania
, Follmer received an A.B.
from Bucknell University
in 1906 and an LL.B. from Harvard Law School
in 1909. He was in private practice in Pennsylvania
from 1910 to 1935. He was an Assistant district attorney of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
from 1911 to 1914. He was a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1946.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
. Follmer was nominated by President Harry S. Truman
on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. He served as chief judge from 1962-1962. He assumed senior status
on December 30, 1967. Follmer served in that capacity until May 3, 1971, due to his death.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Milton, Pennsylvania
Milton, Pennsylvania
Milton is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, north of Harrisburg. Settled in 1770, it was incorporated in 1817, and is governed by a charter that was revised in 1890...
, Follmer received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Bucknell University
Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the town of Lewisburg, 30 miles southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles north of Harrisburg. The university consists of the College of...
in 1906 and an LL.B. from Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
in 1909. He was in private practice in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
from 1910 to 1935. He was an Assistant district attorney of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
There were 38,835 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had...
from 1911 to 1914. He was a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1946.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania sits in Pittsburgh, Erie, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is composed of ten judges as authorized by federal law. The Honorable Judge Gary L. Lancaster is currently Chief Judge of the Western Pennsylvania District...
. Follmer was nominated by President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is district level federal court with jurisdiction over approximately one half of Pennsylvania...
. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. He served as chief judge from 1962-1962. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on December 30, 1967. Follmer served in that capacity until May 3, 1971, due to his death.
Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 federal judiciary districts created by the Judiciary Act of 1789...
. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.