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Born March 29, 1899, in Bowie, TX
Died September 24, 1959, in Corpus Christi, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 5, 1939, to a new seat created by 52 Stat. 584, 585; Confirmed by the Senate on February 16, 1939, and received commission on February 23, 1939. Service terminated on May 15, 1942, due to resignation.
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 23, 1949, to a new seat created by 63 Stat. 493; Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1949, and received commission on October 13, 1949. Service terminated on September 24, 1959, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland University, LL.B., 1921
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy, 1918-1919
Private practice, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1921-1923
District attorney, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1923-1926
Private practice, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1926-1931
State attorney general, Texas, 1931-1935
State Governor, Texas, 1935-1939
Candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas, 1942
Nominated to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2/18/1943; Senate failed to act
Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1943-1949
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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