Background
Devin, William Augustus was born on July 12, 1871 in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert I. (clergyman) and Mary (Transou) D.
Devin, William Augustus was born on July 12, 1871 in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert I. (clergyman) and Mary (Transou) D.
Student Horner Military School, 1883-1888, Wake Forest College, 1888-1891, Doctor of Laws, 1952. U. North Carolina, 1892-1894. Honorary Doctor of Laws from University of North Carolina.
1 son, William Augustus. Admitted to North Carolina bar and practiced at Oxford, North Carolina, 1899-1913. In partnership with Judge A. West. Graham, Oxford, 1903-1913.
Was mayor of Oxford, 1903-1909.
Member North Carolina General Assembly, 1911 and 1913. Judge of North Carolina Superior Court, 1913-1935.
Justice Supreme Court of North Carolina 1935-1951, chief justice, 1951-1954, emergency justice of the court since 1954. Chairman Judicial Council, North Carolina Major in North Carolina National Guard.
Creed or other statements should be rejected as they may compromise each believer’s obligation to interpret Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and within the community of faith.
Member North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar, Incorporated., American Judicature Society, Kappa Alpha. Phi Delta Phi, Gimghoul. Mason.; Clubs: Monogram (University of North Carolina).
Married Virginia Bernard, November 29, 1899.
