Allred, James V. Born March 29, 1899, in Bowie, TX Died September 24, 1959, in Corpus Christi, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 5, 1939, to a new seat created by 52 Stat. 584, 585; Confirmed by the Senate on February 16, 1939, and received commission on February 23, 1939. Service terminated on May 15, 1942, due to resignation. Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 23, 1949, to a new seat created by 63 Stat. 493; Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1949, and received commission on October 13, 1949. Service terminated on September 24, 1959, due to death. Education: Cumberland University, LL.B., 1921 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1918-1919 Private practice, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1921-1923 District attorney, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1923-1926 Private practice, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1926-1931 State attorney general, Texas, 1931-1935 State Governor, Texas, 1935-1939 Candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas, 1942 Nominated to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2/18/1943; Senate failed to act Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1943-1949 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections Bibliography