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Dalton, Ted
Born July 3, 1901, in Carroll County, VA
Died October 30, 1989, in Radford, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 21, 1959, to a seat vacated by John Paul, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1959, and received commission on August 13, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1960-1971. Assumed senior status on October 12, 1976. Service terminated on October 30, 1989, due to death.
Education:
College of William and Mary, A.B., 1924
William and Mary Law School, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Died October 30, 1989, in Radford, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 21, 1959, to a seat vacated by John Paul, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1959, and received commission on August 13, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1960-1971. Assumed senior status on October 12, 1976. Service terminated on October 30, 1989, due to death.
Education:
College of William and Mary, A.B., 1924
William and Mary Law School, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Private practice, Radford, Virginia, 1926-1959
Commonwealth's attorney, Radford, Virginia, 1928-1936
State senator, Virginia, 1944-1959