Wilson, James Clifton Born June 21, 1874, in Palo Pino, TX Died August 3, 1951, in Fort Worth, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Received a recess appointment from Woodrow Wilson on March 5, 1919, to a new seat authorized by 40 Stat. 1183; nominated to the same position by Woodrow Wilson on May 23, 1919. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 1919, and received commission on June 24, 1919. Assumed senior status on July 31, 1947. Service terminated on August 3, 1951, due to death. Education: Weatherford College, 1889 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, Weatherford, Texas, 1896-1902 Assistant prosecuting attorney, Parker County, 1898-1900 Prosecuting attorney, Parker County, 1902-1912 Assistant district attorney, Tarrant County, Texas, 1912-1913 U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, 1913-1917 U.S. Representative from Texas, 1917-1919 Research Collections