History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
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

 

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