Hutcheson, Joseph Chappell Jr. Born October 19, 1879, in Houston, TX Died January 18, 1973, in Houston, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 29, 1918, to a seat vacated by Waller T. Burns. Confirmed by the Senate on April 6, 1918, and received commission on April 6, 1918. Service terminated on January 26, 1931, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Herbert Hoover on December 20, 1930, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 538. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1931, and received commission on January 26, 1931. Served as chief judge, 1948-1959. Assumed senior status on November 4, 1964. Service terminated on January 18, 1973, due to death. Education: University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1900 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1900-1918 Chief legal advisor, Houston, Texas, 1913-1917 Mayor, Houston, Texas, 1917-1918 Research Collections Bibliography