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McCune, Barron Patterson
Born February 19, 1915, in West Newton, PA
Died September 10, 2008, in Washington, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1970, and received commission on December 18, 1970. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1985. Service terminated on September 10, 2008, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College, A.B., 1935
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1938
Professional Career:
Died September 10, 2008, in Washington, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1970, and received commission on December 18, 1970. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1985. Service terminated on September 10, 2008, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Jefferson College, A.B., 1935
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1938
Professional Career:
Private practice, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1939-1964
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1948
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Washington County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1971