Bootle, William Augustus Born August 19, 1902, in Walterboro, SC Died January 25, 2005, in Macon, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 3, 1954, to a seat vacated by Abraham B. Conger; Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1954, and received commission on May 20, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1961-1972. Assumed senior status on March 11, 1972. Service terminated on January 25, 2005, due to death. Education: Mercer University, A.B., 1924 Mercer University School of Law, LL.B., 1925 Professional Career: Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1925-1928 Part-time professor, Mercer University, 1926-1937 Assistant U.S. attorney, Macon, Georgia, 1928-1929 U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, 1929-1933 Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1933-1954 Acting dean and part-time professor, Mercer University, 1933-1937 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male