Ben Clarkson Connally
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Ben Clarkson Connally was a United States federal judge
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Born in Marlin, Texas
, Connally received a B.A.
from University of Texas in 1930, an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law
in 1933, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School
in 1934. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
from 1934 to 1942. He was in the United States Army Air Corps
during World War II
, from 1942 to 1945. He returned to private practice in Houston until 1949.
On September 23, 1949, Connally was nominated by President Harry S Truman to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
created by 63 Stat. 493. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 12, 1949, and received his commission on October 13, 1949. He served as chief judge from 1962–1974, assuming senior status
on December 28, 1974, and remaining in that status until his death.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Marlin, Texas
Marlin, Texas
Marlin is a city in Falls County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,628 at the 2000 census, but decreased to 5,967 by 2010. It is also the county seat of Falls County, and has been so since 1851...
, Connally received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from University of Texas in 1930, an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law
The University of Texas School of Law, also known as UT Law, is an ABA-certified American law school located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. The law school has been in operation since the founding of the University in 1883. It was one of only two schools at the University when it was...
in 1933, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
in 1934. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1934 to 1942. He was in the United States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Corps
The United States Army Air Corps was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. Renamed from the Air Service on 2 July 1926, it was part of the United States Army and the predecessor of the United States Army Air Forces , established in 1941...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1942 to 1945. He returned to private practice in Houston until 1949.
On September 23, 1949, Connally was nominated by President Harry S Truman to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the southern part of Texas...
created by 63 Stat. 493. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on October 12, 1949, and received his commission on October 13, 1949. He served as chief judge from 1962–1974, assuming senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on December 28, 1974, and remaining in that status until his death.