Harold Achor
Harold Achor | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – December 12, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Flanagan |
| Succeeded by | Donald Hunter |
Harold Edward Achor (November 16, 1907 – February 5, 1967) was an
Biography
Early life, education, and career
Achor was born in
Achor attended the University of Indianapolis (then known as Indiana Central College), graduating in 1928. He received his legal education at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (in Bloomington), graduating in 1931,[1][2] and moved to Anderson that year to begin practicing law, founding the firm of Achor & Peck with his former classmate at IU, William L. Peck.[1][2]
From 1932 to 1937, Achor taught
Achor was involved with the
Judicial service
In 1942, Achor, a
In 1955, Achor became a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, succeeding Justice Dan Flanagan. He resigned from the bench in 1966 due to his failing health. He was succeeded to the court by Justice Donald Hunter.[1]
Personal life and death
In 1935, Achor married Helen Shoemaker in Anderson. Shoemaker was originally from Tomball, Texas.[6] Achor died in 1967, in Anderson.[1]
References
- ^ Indiana Law Review, Vol. 30, No. 1 (1997), section reproduced in Indiana Courts Justice Biographies page.
- ^ a b c d "Harold Edward Achor". Maurer Notable Alumni. Indiana University Bloomington. January 1907.
- ^ "Alumni News" (PDF). University of Indianapolis. University of Indianapolis Alumni Association.
- ^ "Significant February Dates in A.A. History". Alcoholics Anonymous Muncie.
- ^ "History". Peace Fellowship of the Church of God. 8 August 2006.
- ^ "Helen Achor Shoemaker". The Herald Bulletin. June 11, 2013.