Roberts, Floyd H. Born March 29, 1879, in Bristol, VA Died January 29, 1967 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Received a recess appointment from Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 6, 1938, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584; nominated to the same position by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 5, 1939. Service terminated on February 6, 1939, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Education: University of Virginia School of Law Professional Career: Private practice, Bristol, Virginia, 1904-