Wilson Warlick

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Wilson Warlick

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Education

Bachelor's

Catawba College, 1911

Law

University of North Carolina School of Law, 1913

Personal
Birthplace
Newton, N.C.


Wilson Warlick (1892-1978) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.[1]

Warlick was nominated by President Harry Truman on January 13, 1949, to a seat vacated by David Henderson; he was confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1949, and received his commission on February 2nd. He served as chief judge from 1961-1962 and again from 1966-1968. He assumed senior status on June 24, 1968, and served until his death on January 30, 1978.[1]

Early life and education

  • Catawba College, B.S., 1911
  • University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1913[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Newton, North Carolina, 1913-1930
  • Judge, Superior Court, 16th Judicial District of North Carolina, 1931-1949[1]

Judicial career

Western District of North Carolina

Warlick was nominated by President Harry Truman on January 13, 1949, to a seat vacated by David Henderson; he was confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1949, and received his commission on February 2nd. He served as chief judge from 1961-1962 and again from 1966-1968. He assumed senior status on June 24, 1968, and served until his death on January 30, 1978.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
David Henderson
Western District of North Carolina
1949–1968
Succeeded by:
James McMillan