Thomason, Robert Ewing Born May 30, 1879, in Shelbyville, TN Died November 8, 1973, in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 24, 1947, to a seat vacated by Charles A. Boynton. Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 1947, and received commission on June 5, 1947. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1963. Service terminated on November 8, 1973, due to death. Education: Southwestern University, B.S., 1898 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1900 Professional Career: Private practice, Gainesville, Texas, 1900-1902 District attorney, Cooke County Texas, 1902-1906 Private practice, Gainesville, Texas, 1906-1912 Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1912-1931 Member, Texas House of Representatives, 1917-1921 Speaker of the House, 1920-1921 Mayor of El Paso, Texas, 1927-1930 U.S. Representative from Texas, 1931-1947 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography