Frank Cooper (October 1, 1869 – July 16, 1946) was a

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of the

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Education and career

Born in Glenville,

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, Cooper received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from

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in 1893, and

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in 1895. He received an

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degree from Union College in 1896, and was in private practice of law in

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, New York from 1895 to 1920. He served as

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for Schenectady from 1910 to 1913, in 1916, in 1917, and in 1920.

Federal judicial service

Cooper was nominated by President

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on April 29, 1920, to the

, to a new seat created by 40 Stat. 1156. He was confirmed by the

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on June 3, 1920, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on September 30, 1941. His service was terminated on July 16, 1946, due to his death in Albany, New York.

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