Theodore McMillian
Theodore McMillian | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit | |
| In office July 1, 2003 – January 18, 2006 | |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit | |
| In office September 23, 1978 – July 1, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | William H. Webster |
| Succeeded by | Duane Benton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theodore McMillian January 28, 1919 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | January 18, 2006 (aged 86) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Education | Lincoln University (BS) Saint Louis University (LLB) |
Theodore McMillian (January 28, 1919 – January 18, 2006) was the first
Education and career
Born in
Other service
McMillian served as board chairman of the Human Development Corporation, local CAP agency, Minority Economic Development Agency and the Herbert Hoover’s Boys Club of St. Louis.[citation needed] He served as a board member of the American Judicature Society, Blue Cross Hospital Association and Urban League.[citation needed] He was a member of the St. Louis University’s President’s Council and board of trustees of the St. Louis Junior College District.[citation needed]
Federal judicial service
McMillian was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on August 3, 1978, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated by Judge William H. Webster. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 22, 1978, and received his commission on September 23, 1978. He assumed senior status on July 1, 2003. His service was terminated on January 18, 2006, due to his death in St. Louis.[2]
See also
- List of African-American federal judges
- List of African-American jurists
References
- ^ Reid, Alvin A. (January 19, 2006). "Judge Theodore McMillian passes at 86". The St. Louis American.
- ^ a b Theodore McMillian at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
External links
- Theodore McMillian at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- Theodore McMillian at Ballotpedia