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Myers, Francis Kerschner
Born March 7, 1874, in Wilmington, NC
Died August 2, 1940
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 6, 1934, to a seat vacated by Ernest F. Cochran. Confirmed by the Senate on June 9, 1934, and received commission on June 14, 1934. Service terminated on August 2, 1940, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1896
Professional Career:
Died August 2, 1940
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 6, 1934, to a seat vacated by Ernest F. Cochran. Confirmed by the Senate on June 9, 1934, and received commission on June 14, 1934. Service terminated on August 2, 1940, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1896
Professional Career:
Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1896-1908
Law clerk and court reporter, South Carolina Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit, 1898-1908
Master in equity, Charleston County [South Carolina] Court of Equity, 1908-1934