Beckworth, Lindley Garrison Sr. Born June 30, 1913, in Kaufman, TX Died March 9, 1984, in Tyler, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1967, to a seat vacated by David John Wilson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1967, and received commission on March 4, 1967. Service terminated on August 31, 1968, due to resignation. Professional Career: Teacher, Upshur County Schools, 1932-1936 Member, Texas House of Representatives, 1936-1938 U.S. Representative from Texas, 1939-1953 Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1954-1958 U.S. Representative from Texas, 1957-1967 Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1969 Member, Texas State Senate, 1970-1974 Private Practice, Longview, Texas, 1974-1984