Skelton, Byron George Born September 1, 1905, in Florence, Williamson County, TX Died February 6, 2004 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 17, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 139. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1977. Service terminated on September 30, 1982, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 96 Stat. 25. Service terminated on February 6, 2004, due to death. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1927 University of Texas, M.A., 1928 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Temple, Texas, 1931-1942, 1945-1966 County attorney, Bell County, Texas, 1934-1938 Special assistant to the ambassador to Argentina, U.S. Department of State, 1942-1945 City attorney, Temple, Texas, 1945-1960 Oral History