Born October 10, 1908, in Lone Wolf, OK
Died December 17, 1974, in Naples, FL

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 24, 1950, to a seat vacated by Charles S. Hatfield. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Service terminated on May 4, 1959, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 25, 1959, to a seat vacated by Noble J. Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 1959, and received commission on April 30, 1959. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 26, 1972. Service terminated on December 17, 1974, due to death.

Education:
University of Texas School of Law
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University)

Professional Career:

Private practice, Shamrock, Texas, 1935-1941
State representative, Texas, 1935-1940
U.S. representative from Texas, 1941-1950
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1941-1942
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1961-1972