Taylor, Robert Love Born December 20, 1899, in Embreeville, TN Died July 11, 1987 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on November 2, 1949, to a seat vacated by George C. Taylor; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1969. Assumed senior status on January 15, 1984. Service terminated on July 11, 1987, due to death. Education: Milligan College, Ph.B., 1922 Read law, 1923 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1924 Professional Career: Semi-professional baseball player, Summers, 1920-1922 Private practice, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1924-1949 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography