Walter McKenzie Clark | |
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Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1903–1924 | |
Preceded by | David M. Furches |
Succeeded by | William A. Hoke |
Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1889–1903 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Halifax County, North Carolina | August 19, 1846
Died | May 19, 1924 Raleigh, North Carolina | (aged 77)
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery[1] Raleigh, North Carolina |
Spouse | Susan Washington Graham |
Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Occupation | Judge, Lawyer, Politician |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Lt Colonel (CSA) |
Unit | 22nd North Carolina Infantry 35th North Carolina Infantry 70th North Carolina Infantry |
Commands | 6th Battalion, North Carolina Junior Reserves |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Walter McKenzie Clark (August 19, 1846 – May 19, 1924) was a North Carolina politician and attorney who served as an associate justice (1889–1903) and chief justice (1903–1924) of the North Carolina Supreme Court.