Frank Burton Ellis
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, Frank Burton Ellis was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) in 1929. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 3, 1962
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Louisiana State Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) 1929
- Succeeded
- James Skelly Wright
- Succeeded by
- Frederick Jacob Reagan Heebe
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Eastern District of Louisiana · succeeded James Skelly Wright | Kennedy (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Gulf Coast Military Academy | ||
| Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) | LL.B. | 1929 |
7 years on the Eastern District of Louisiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).