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Dupree, Franklin Taylor, Jr.
Born October 8, 1913, in Angier, NC
Died December 17, 1995, in Raleigh, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1983. Service terminated on December 17, 1995, due to death.
Education:
University of North Carolina, A.B., 1933
University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1936
Professional Career:
Died December 17, 1995, in Raleigh, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1983. Service terminated on December 17, 1995, due to death.
Education:
University of North Carolina, A.B., 1933
University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1936
Professional Career:
Private practice, Angier and Raleigh, North Carolina, 1936-1943
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1943-1946
Private practice, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1946-1971