Robert F. Chapman
Robert F. Chapman | |
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Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit | |
In office May 31, 1991 – April 18, 2018 | |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit | |
In office September 19, 1981 – May 31, 1991 | |
Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Clement Haynsworth |
Succeeded by | Karen J. Williams |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina | |
In office May 27, 1971 – October 2, 1981 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Seat established by 84 Stat. 294 |
Succeeded by | Clyde H. Hamilton |
Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
In office July 22, 1961 – February 15, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Gregory D. Shorey Jr. |
Succeeded by | Drake Edens |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Foster Chapman April 24, 1926 Inman, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | April 18, 2018 Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 91)
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of South Carolina (BS, LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Battles/wars | |
Robert Foster Chapman (April 24, 1926[1] – April 18, 2018) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Education and career
Born in
Federal judicial service
On May 18, 1971, Chapman was nominated by President Richard Nixon to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 26, 1971, and received his commission on May 27, 1971. His service terminated on October 2, 1981, due to elevation to the Fourth Circuit.[2]
Chapman was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on July 16, 1981, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated by Judge Clement Haynsworth. Chapman was confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1981, receiving his commission on September 19, 1981. He assumed senior status on May 31, 1991, after which his seat was filled by Karen J. Williams.[2] His service terminated on April 18, 2018, upon his death.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Chapman". politicalgraveyard.com.
- ^ a b c Robert F. Chapman at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- ^ "Chapman To Lead State Republicans". The Greenville News. July 23, 1961. p. 1. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Chapman Resigns GOP Post". The Greenville News. February 16, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Court Mourns the Loss of Judge Robert F. Chapman". www.ca4.uscourts.gov.
Sources
- Robert Foster Chapman at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.