Background
Schenck, Michael was born on December 11, 1876 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Judge David and Sallie Wilfong (Ramseur) Schenck.
Schenck, Michael was born on December 11, 1876 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Judge David and Sallie Wilfong (Ramseur) Schenck.
Student of University of North Carolina, 1893-1895. Student law department, 1902-1903, Doctor of Laws, 1936.
Admitted to North Carolina bar, 1903, and began practice at Greensboro. Moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina, 1905. Mayor of Hendersonville, 1907-1909.
Solicitor 18th Judicial District, North Carolina, 1913-1918 (resigned to enter army).
Major Judge Advocate General’s Department, United States Army, 1918-1919. Reelected solicitor but did not accept.
Judge Superior Court, 18th Judicial District of North Carolina, 1924-1934. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court North Carolina, 1934-1948.
Member North Carolina Constitutional Commission to redraft Constitution of North Carolina, 1931. Member North Carolina Barometer association (executive president), American Legion.
Married Rose Few, November 15, 1909. Children: Michael, Rosemary Ramseur, Emily Floreid.