Background
Barnhill, Maurice Victor was born on December 5, 1887 in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Martin Van Buren and Mary (Dawes) Barnhill.
Barnhill, Maurice Victor was born on December 5, 1887 in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Martin Van Buren and Mary (Dawes) Barnhill.
Educated private schools, Enfield (North Carolina) graded schools. Elm City (North Carolina) Academy, University of North Carolina Law School. Doctor of Laws, University of North Carolina, 1946.
Admitted to North Carolina bar, 1909, and began practice in Raleigh, North Carolina, moving to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 1910. Prosecuting attorney Nash County, 1914-1921. Member State Legislature (House), 1921-1923.
Judge Nash County Recorder’s Court, 1923-1924. Judge North Carolina Superior Court, 1924-1937. Associate justice North Carolina Supreme Court, 1937-1954.
Chief justice North Carolina Supreme Court, from 1954. Ex-chairman, board trustees Rocky Mount Graded Schools and Nash County Highway Commission. Chairman North Carolina Judicial Counsel from 1951.
God, who is heard throughout the Bible, calls for justice for the widows, orphans and aliens who were oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore the involvement in political life is something that Christians should not avoid.
Libelous language with regard to nationality, ethnic background, sexuality or gender does not assess the value of individual and contradicts the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Member, State Legislature, 1921-1923. Judge, Company Court, 1923-1924. Appointed Judge, Superior Court, 1924, elected, 1924, nominated for re-election, since 1930.
Member: Masons; North Carolina Bar Association.
Married Nannie Rebecca Cooper, June 5, 1912. Children: Maurice Victor, Rebecca Arrington.