History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Wallace, William Robert
Born February 21, 1886, in Troy, TX
Died June 24, 1960

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 17, 1950, to a seat vacated by Bower Broaddus. Confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1950, and received commission on June 8, 1950. Service terminated on June 24, 1960, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 17, 1950, to a seat vacated by Bower Broaddus. Confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1950, and received commission on June 8, 1950. Service terminated on June 24, 1960, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 17, 1950, to a seat vacated by Bower Broaddus. Confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1950, and received commission on June 8, 1950. Service terminated on June 24, 1960, due to death.

Education:
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Read law, 1910

Professional Career:
Private practice, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 1910-1925
Member, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1909-1910
City attorney, Pauls Valley, 1911-1912
County judge, Garvin, County, 1913-1917
Member, Oklahoma State Senate, 1919-1923
Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1925-1950
Chairman, Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission, 1939-1942

 

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