Frederick Voris Follmer

Frederick Voris Follmer (December 13, 1885 – May 3, 1971) was a United States federal judge.

Born in Milton, Pennsylvania, Follmer received an A.B. from Bucknell University in 1906 and an LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1909. He was in private practice in Pennsylvania from 1910 to 1935. He was an Assistant district attorney of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania from 1911 to 1914. He was a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1946.

Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Follmer was nominated by President Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.

Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. He served as chief judge from 1962-1962. He assumed senior status on December 30, 1967. Follmer served in that capacity until May 3, 1971, due to his death.

Follmer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Follmer was nominated by Harry S. Truman on July 31, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 31, 1946, and received his commission on August 7, 1946. Follmer served in that capacity until June 1, 1955, due to assignment to another court.

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