Burns, Waller Thomas Born January 14, 1858, in La Grange, TX Died November 17, 1917, in Laredo, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on April 12, 1902, to a new seat created by 32 Stat. 64, 65; Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1902, and received commission on April 22, 1902. Service terminated on November 17, 1917, due to death. Professional Career: U.S. Customs Service Private practice, Galveston, Texas, 1882-1888 Counsel, Houston & Texas Central Railroad, 1888- Texas state senator, 1897-1901 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male