Frank Cooper

Who was Frank Cooper?

Frank Cooper was a United States federal judge.

Cooper was born in Glenville, New York. He received an A.B. from Union University in 1893, and read law in 1895. He received an A.M. from Union University in 1896, and was in private practice of law in Schenectady, New York from 1895 to 1920, mostly representing corporations.

Cooper was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Cooper was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on April 29, 1920, to a new seat created by 40 Stat. 1156; He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 3, 1920, and received his commission the same day. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1941. Cooper's service was terminated on July 16, 1946, due to death.