Ted Dalton

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Ted Dalton

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Education

Bachelor's

College of William and Mary, 1924

Law

College of William and Mary Law, 1926

Personal
Birthplace
Virginia

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Ted Dalton (1901-1989) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.[1]

Dalton was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on July 21, 1959, to a seat vacated by John Paul, Jr.; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1959, and received his commission on August 13th. He served as chief judge from 1960-1971. He assumed senior status on October 12, 1976, and served in that capacity until his death on October 30, 1989.[1] Dalton was succeeded in this position by Glen M. Williams.

Early life and education

  • College of William and Mary, A.B., 1924
  • College of William and Mary School of Law, LL.B., 1926[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Radford, Virginia, 1926-1959
  • Commonwealth's attorney, Radford, Virginia, 1928-1936
  • Member, Virginia State Senate, 1944-1959[1]

Judicial career

Western District of Virginia

Dalton was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on July 21, 1959, to a seat vacated by John Paul, Jr.; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1959, and received his commission on August 13th. He served as chief judge from 1960-1971. He assumed senior status on October 12, 1976, and served in that capacity until his death on October 30, 1989.[1] Dalton was succeeded in this position by Glen M. Williams.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
John Paul, Jr.
Western District of Virginia
1959–1976
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Glen M. Williams