Pope, William Hayes Born June 14, 1870, in Beaufort, SC Died September 13, 1916, in Atlanta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by William H. Taft on January 22, 1912, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 557. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1912, and received commission on February 20, 1912. Service terminated on September 13, 1916, due to death. Education: University of Georgia, M.A., 1889 University of Georgia, LL.B., 1890 Professional Career: Adjunct professor of ancient languages, University of Georgia, 1889-1890 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1890-1895 Private practice, Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, 1895-1896 Assistant attorney general, New Mexico Territory, 1895-1897 Special assistant U.S. attorney for private land claims, 1896-1902 Special U.S. attorney for Pueblo Indians of New Mexico Territory, 1901-1902 Judge, Court of First Instance of the Philippine Islands, 1902-1903 Justice, Supreme Court of New Mexico Territory, 1903-1912; chief justice, 1910-1912