History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Follmer, Frederick Voris
Born December 13, 1885, in Milton, PA
Died May 3, 1971

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat authorized by 60 Stat. 654. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1946, and received commission on August 7, 1946. Service terminated on June 1, 1955, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat authorized by 60 Stat. 654. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1946, and received commission on August 7, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1962-1962. Assumed senior status on December 30, 1967. Service terminated on May 3, 1971, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat authorized by 60 Stat. 654. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1946, and received commission on August 7, 1946. Service terminated on June 1, 1955, due to reassignment.

Education:
Bucknell University, A.B., 1906
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1909

Professional Career:
Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1910-1935
Assistant district attorney, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1911-1914
U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1935-1946

 

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