Rector, John B. Born November 24, 1837, in Jackson County, AL Died April 9, 1898, in Dallas, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on March 24, 1892, to a seat vacated by Andrew P. McCormick. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1892, and received commission on March 28, 1892. Service terminated on April 9, 1898, due to death. Education: Yale College, 1859 Read law, 1860 Professional Career: Private practice, Bastrop, Texas, 1860-    , 1867-1871 Eighth Texas Cavalry (Terry's Texas Rangers) soldier, 1861- District attorney, Travis County, Texas, 1866-1867 Judge, Texas District Court, Thirty-First Judicial District, 1871-1876 Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1876-