Watkins, Robert Dorsey Born September 23, 1900, in Baltimore, MD Died March 19, 1986, in Catonsville, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 12, 1955, to a seat vacated by William C. Coleman; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 12, 1956. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1956, and received commission on March 2, 1956. Served as chief judge, 1970-1970. Assumed senior status on August 11, 1971. Service terminated on March 19, 1986, due to death. Education: Johns Hopkins University, A.B., 1922 Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D., 1925 University of Maryland School of Law, LL.B., 1925 Professional Career: Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University, 1923-1965 Lecturer, University of Maryland School of Law, 1925-1968 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1925-1955 Research Collections