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David McKee Hall

1918 – 1960

American politician

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About David McKee Hall

Lived 1918 – 1960 (aged 41). David McKee Hall was an American politician and lawyer.

David McKee Hall (May 16, 1918 – January 29, 1960) was a representative from North Carolina. He was born in Sylva, North Carolina. He attended the public schools in Jackson County, North Carolina, and then became a special student at the University of North Carolina, receiving a certificate of law in 1947 and a law degree in 1948. Hall was admitted to the bar in 1948 and commenced practice in Sylva. He served as attorney for the towns of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, and Jackson County; Then, in 1952 he was appointed to the Twentieth Judicial District Committee. He organized the Jackson County Savings & Loan Association and served as secretary; in 1953 organized Jackson County Industries, Inc., and served as president; member of the North Carolina Senate in the 1955 session; member of North Carolina Board of Water Commissioners 1955–1958; elected as a Democrat to the 86th United States Congress and served from January 3, 1959, until his death in Sylva, North Carolina on January 29, 1960; and was interred in Webster Methodist Church Cemetery in Webster, North Carolina.

Hall's great-aunt was Gertrude Dills McKee, first woman to serve in the North Carolina State Senate, and his uncle was Governor Dan K. Moore.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
David M. Hall, David Hall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David McKee Hall?

American politician (1918-1960)

When was David McKee Hall born?

David McKee Hall was born on 16 May 1918 in Sylva.

When did David McKee Hall die?

David McKee Hall died on 29 January 1960 in Sylva.

What was David McKee Hall's occupation?

David McKee Hall was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was David McKee Hall?

David McKee Hall was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David McKee Hall

· Wikidata: Q1175604

· DBpedia: David McKee Hall

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