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Hall, Sam Blakeley, Jr.

Born January 11, 1924, in Marshall, TX
Died April 10, 1994, in Marshall, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 17, 1985, to a seat vacated by Joe J. Fisher. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1985, and received commission on May 10, 1985. Service terminated on April 10, 1994, due to death.

Education:
College of Marshall (now East Texas Baptist University), A.A., 1942
Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1948

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1943-1945
Private practice, Marshall, Texas, 1948-1976
U.S. representative from Texas, 1976-1985