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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 for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on April 12, 1902, to a new seat authorized by 32 Stat. 64. 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:
Died November 17, 1917, in Laredo, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt on April 12, 1902, to a new seat authorized by 32 Stat. 64. 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-
State senator, Texas, 1897-1901