Hughes, Sarah Tilghman Born August 2, 1896, in Baltimore, MD Died April 23, 1985 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received commission on March 17, 1962. Assumed senior status on August 4, 1975. Service terminated on April 23, 1985, due to death. Education: Goucher College, A.B., 1917 George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1922 Professional Career: Police officer, Washington, D.C., 1919-1922 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1922-1935 State representative, Texas, 1931-1935 Judge, Texas District Court, 1935-1961 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography