Walker, Richard Wilde Born March 11, 1857, in Florence, AL Died April 10, 1936 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on October 2, 1914, to a seat vacated by David Davie Shelby. Confirmed by the Senate on October 5, 1914, and received commission on October 5, 1914. Assumed senior status on September 1, 1930. Service terminated on April 10, 1936, due to death. Education: Columbia Law School Washington and Lee University College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1877 Read law, 1878 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico Private practice, New York City Private practice, Huntsville, Alabama Justice, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1891-1892 State representative, Alabama, 1903 Presiding judge, Court of Appeals of Alabama, 1911-1914 Research Collections