History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Hannum, John Berne
Born March 19, 1915, in Chester, PA
Died April 23, 2007, in Unionville, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 24, 1969, to a seat vacated by Francis L. Van Dusen. Confirmed by the Senate on May 5, 1969, and received commission on May 6, 1969. Assumed senior status on May 29, 1984. Service terminated on April 23, 2007, due to death.

Education:
Dickinson School of Law, LL.B., 1941

Professional Career:
Private practice, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1941-1942, 1946-1949
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1942-1946
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1949-1968
Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, 1968-1969

 

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