Ervin, Samuel James III Born March 2, 1926, in Morganton, NC Died September 18, 1999, in Morganton, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 2, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Service terminated on September 18, 1999, due to death. Education: Davidson College, B.S., 1948 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1944-1946, 1951-1952 Private practice, Morganton, North Carolina, 1952-1967 Solicitor, Burke County [North Carolina] Board of Commissioners, 1954-1956 State representative, North Carolina, 1965-1967 Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1967-1980 Research Collections Oral History