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Hamilton, Clyde H.
Born February 8, 1934, in Edgefield, SC
Died September 2, 2020, in Columbia, SC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 13, 1981, to a seat vacated by Robert Chapman. Confirmed by the Senate on November 24, 1981, and received commission on December 1, 1981. Service terminated on July 31, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 12, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1991, and received commission on July 22, 1991. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1999. Service terminated on September 2, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Wofford College, B.S., 1956
George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
Died September 2, 2020, in Columbia, SC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 13, 1981, to a seat vacated by Robert Chapman. Confirmed by the Senate on November 24, 1981, and received commission on December 1, 1981. Service terminated on July 31, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 12, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1991, and received commission on July 22, 1991. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1999. Service terminated on September 2, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Wofford College, B.S., 1956
George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1956-1958
Private practice, Edgefield, South Carolina, 1961-1963
Private practice, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1963-1982