History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Waller, Curtis Longino
Born January 9, 1887, in Silver Creek, MS
Died July 11, 1950

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 11, 1940, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1940, and received commission on June 19, 1940. Service terminated on March 12, 1943, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 11, 1940, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1940, and received commission on June 19, 1940. Service terminated on March 12, 1943, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 18, 1943, to a new seat authorized by 56 Stat. 1050. Confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 1943, and received commission on March 10, 1943. Service terminated on July 11, 1950, due to death.

Education:
Mississippi College, Ph.B., 1908
Millsaps College, LL.B., 1910

Professional Career:
Private secretary to U.S. Rep. Pat Harrison, 1911
Private practice, St. Louis, Mississippi, 1914-1927
U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, World War I
Member, Mississippi Legislature, 1924
Private practice, Tallahassee, Florida, 1930-1940
State's attorney, Florida, 1932
Member, Florida Legislature, 1933
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