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Donnell Gilliam

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Donnell Gilliam
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Years in office: 1959 - 1960

Years in office: 1945 - 1959
Education
Bachelor's
University of North Carolina, 1909
Law
University of North Carolina School of Law, 1910
Personal
Birthplace
Tarboro, NC


Donnell Gilliam (1889-1960) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.[1]

Gilliam was nominated by President Harry Truman on May 3, 1945, to a seat vacated by Isaac Melson Meekins; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 15, 1945, and received commission May 18th. He assumed senior status on March 16, 1959, and served in that capacity until his death on March 6, 1960.[1] Gilliam was succeeded in this position by Algernon Butler.

Early life and education

  • University of North Carolina, B.A., 1909
  • University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1910[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Tarboro, North Carolina, 1923-1945
  • State district solicitor, 1923-1945[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of North Carolina

Gilliam was nominated by President Harry Truman on May 3, 1945, to a seat vacated by Isaac Melson Meekins; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 15, 1945, and received commission May 18th. He assumed senior status on March 16, 1959, and served in that capacity until his death on March 6, 1960.[1] Gilliam was succeeded in this position by Algernon Butler.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Isaac Melson Meekins
Eastern District of North Carolina
1945–1959
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Algernon Butler