Bratton, Sam Gilbert Born August 19, 1888, in Kosse, TX Died September 22, 1963 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 1, 1933, to a seat vacated by John Hazelton Cotteral. Confirmed by the Senate on June 1, 1933, and received commission on June 1, 1933. Served as chief judge, 1956-1959. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1961. Service terminated on September 22, 1963, due to death. Education: Read law, 1909 Professional Career: Private practice, Farwell, Texas, 1909-1915 Private practice, Clovis, New Mexico, 1915-1918 Judge, New Mexico District Court, Fifth Judicial District, 1919-1922 Associate justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, 1923-1924 U.S. senator from New Mexico, 1925-1933 Research Collections