Smith, William Robert Sr. Born August 18, 1863, in Smith County, TX Died August 16, 1924, in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 11, 1917, to a new seat authorized by 39 Stat. 938. Confirmed by the Senate on April 12, 1917, and received commission on April 12, 1917. Service terminated on August 16, 1924, due to death. Education: Sam Houston Normal Institute, 1883 Read law, 1885 Professional Career: Private practice, Tyler, Texas, 1885-1888 Private practice, Colorado City, Texas, 1888-1897 Judge, Texas District Court, Thirty-Second Judicial District, 1897-1903 U.S. representative from Texas, 1903-1917 Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1916-1917 Research Collections