Fred W. Bateman

Fred W. Bateman (September 18, 1916 – January 10, 1999) was a Newport News Circuit Court judge and a Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia in the 1960s.

Fred W. Bateman
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 31st district
In office January 13, 1960 – January 8, 1964
Preceded by	Marvin W. Minter
Succeeded by	Hunter Andrews
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 30th district
In office January 8, 1964 – January 10, 1968
Preceded by	Thomas H. Blanton
Succeeded by	Edward E. Willey J. Sargeant Reynolds
Personal details
Born	Fred W Bateman (1916-09-18)September 18, 1916 Roper, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	January 10, 1999(1999-01-10) (aged 82) Newport News, Virginia U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	frances sondag bateman
Alma mater	Wake Forest University University of North Carolina
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1941–1946
Battles/wars	World War II

Early life and education

Bateman was a native of Roper, North Carolina, and a graduate of Wake Forest University and the law school at the University of North Carolina. He joined the U.S. Navy as a commissioned officer after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Bateman served as a line officer on ships in the South Pacific throughout World War II.

Legal and political career

At the conclusion of the war, Bateman moved to Richmond, Virginia, in 1947 and then, in 1952, to Warwick County (which later became Newport News). He practiced law the firm of Newman, Allaun and Downing.

Bateman was elected to the Senate from the 31st Senatorial District in 1959, and after redistricting, from the 30th District, serving until 1968. He was a member of the Senate Finance, Courts of Justice, and Transportation Committees.

In 1981, Bateman was elected by the legislature to be a judge of the Newport News Circuit Court, retiring at the age of 72. He continued to serve as a substitute judge for many years.

Bateman died on January 10, 1999, and the Virginia General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution Number 564 (1999) honoring his service and acknowledging his death.