Batts, Robert Lynn Born November 1, 1864, in Bastrop, TX Died May 19, 1935 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on January 17, 1917, to a seat vacated by Andrew Phelps McCormick. Confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 1917, and received commission on February 5, 1917. Service terminated on August 22, 1919, due to resignation. Education: University of Texas, LL.B., 1886 Professional Career: Private practice, Bastrop, Texas, 1886-1891 Assistant attorney general, State of Texas, 1891-1893 Professor of law, University of Texas, 1893-1900 Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1900-1917, 1924-1935 General counsel, Gulf Oil Corp., 1919-1923 Research Collections Bibliography