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Beckworth, Lindley Garrison, Sr.
Born June 30, 1913, in Kaufman, TX
Died March 9, 1984, in Tyler, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1967, to a seat vacated by David John Wilson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1967, and received commission on March 4, 1967. Service terminated on August 31, 1968, due to resignation.
Professional Career:
Died March 9, 1984, in Tyler, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1967, to a seat vacated by David John Wilson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1967, and received commission on March 4, 1967. Service terminated on August 31, 1968, due to resignation.
Professional Career:
Teacher, Upshur County, Texas, 1932-1936
State representative, Texas, 1936-1938
U.S. representative from Texas, 1939-1953, 1957-1967
Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1954-1958, 1969, 1974-1984
State senator, Texas 1970-1974