Atwell, William Hawley Born June 9, 1869, in Sparta, WI Died December 22, 1961 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Warren G. Harding on December 30, 1922, to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837; Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 1923, and received commission on January 9, 1923. Served as chief judge, 1948-1954. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1954. Service terminated on December 22, 1961, due to death. Education: Southwestern University, A.B. & B.S., 1889 University of Texas, LL.B., 1891 Professional Career: Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1891-1898 U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, 1898-1913 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1913-1924 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Bibliography