Today in Wheeling History: July 24--Frederick P. Stamp Jr., future long-serving United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia, was born (1934).
Frederick Pfarr Stamp Jr. was born on July 24, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He began his higher education at Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. Stamp then attended the University of Virginia School of Law for a period before completing his legal education at the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now known as the University of Richmond School of Law), where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 1959.
Following his education, Stamp served as a private in the United States Army from 1959 to 1960. He then continued his military service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves from 1960 to 1967.
Professionally, Stamp began his career in private practice in his hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia, where he worked from 1960 to 1990. During this time, he became a member of the West Virginia State Bar in 1959, a membership he has maintained throughout his career. His legal career was marked by significant public service, including serving in the West Virginia Legislature and on the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. He also chaired the West Virginia Board of Regents and served as president of the West Virginia Bar Association, among other legal associations.
On May 11, 1990, President George H. W. Bush nominated Stamp to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. This seat had been vacated by Judge William Matthew Kidd. Stamp was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 28, 1990, and received his commission on July 12, 1990.
In his role as a federal judge, Stamp served as Chief Judge of the Northern District of West Virginia from 1994 to 2001. He assumed senior status on November 1, 2006, succeeding Robert Earl Maxwell as Chief Judge. Stamp was in turn succeeded by Irene Patricia Murphy Keeley in the role of Chief Judge.
Throughout his career, Stamp has been associated with the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, where he continues to serve as a senior judge. His chambers are located in Wheeling, maintaining his connection to his birthplace. Beyond his judicial duties, Stamp has been active in civic and community organizations, notably developing the Judicial Scholars Program for local high school youth.
Stamp and his wife, Joan, have two children. They established the Stamp Public Law Fellowship at the University of Richmond School of Law, further demonstrating their commitment to legal education and public service.
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Photo credits: City Government of Wheeling, West Virginia
Frederick Pfarr Stamp Jr. was born on July 24, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He began his higher education at Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. Stamp then attended the University of Virginia School of Law for a period before completing his legal education at the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now known as the University of Richmond School of Law), where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 1959.
Following his education, Stamp served as a private in the United States Army from 1959 to 1960. He then continued his military service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves from 1960 to 1967.
Professionally, Stamp began his career in private practice in his hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia, where he worked from 1960 to 1990. During this time, he became a member of the West Virginia State Bar in 1959, a membership he has maintained throughout his career. His legal career was marked by significant public service, including serving in the West Virginia Legislature and on the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. He also chaired the West Virginia Board of Regents and served as president of the West Virginia Bar Association, among other legal associations.
On May 11, 1990, President George H. W. Bush nominated Stamp to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. This seat had been vacated by Judge William Matthew Kidd. Stamp was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 28, 1990, and received his commission on July 12, 1990.
In his role as a federal judge, Stamp served as Chief Judge of the Northern District of West Virginia from 1994 to 2001. He assumed senior status on November 1, 2006, succeeding Robert Earl Maxwell as Chief Judge. Stamp was in turn succeeded by Irene Patricia Murphy Keeley in the role of Chief Judge.
Throughout his career, Stamp has been associated with the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, where he continues to serve as a senior judge. His chambers are located in Wheeling, maintaining his connection to his birthplace. Beyond his judicial duties, Stamp has been active in civic and community organizations, notably developing the Judicial Scholars Program for local high school youth.
Stamp and his wife, Joan, have two children. They established the Stamp Public Law Fellowship at the University of Richmond School of Law, further demonstrating their commitment to legal education and public service.
To learn more: (https://shorturl.at/pok1k) (https://shorturl.at/oFwYz) (https://shorturl.at/r2XHX) (https://shorturl.at/JkuBX)
Photo credits: City Government of Wheeling, West Virginia
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