Sam B. Hall Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sam B. Hall Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
In office May 10, 1985 – April 10, 1994
Appointed by	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Joseph Jefferson Fisher
Succeeded by	David Folsom
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district
In office June 19, 1976 – May 27, 1985
Preceded by	Wright Patman
Succeeded by	Jim Chapman
Personal details
Born	Samuel Blakeley Hall Jr. (1924-01-11)January 11, 1924 Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Died	April 10, 1994(1994-04-10) (aged 70) Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	College of Marshall (AA) Baylor Law School (LLB)

Samuel Blakeley Hall Jr. (January 11, 1924 – April 10, 1994) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas from 1976 to 1985. Later, he became a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He served as a judge from 1985 until he passed away in 1994.

Early Life and Education

Sam B. Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Marshall, Texas. He went to the College of Marshall. There, he met his future wife, Mary Madeleine Segal. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in 1942.

After college, he attended the University of Texas. He then joined the United States Army Air Corps. He served during World War II.

When the war ended, he returned to Marshall. He married Mary Madeleine Segal. He graduated from Baylor University in 1946. In 1948, he earned a law degree from Baylor Law School. After becoming a lawyer, he started his own law practice in Marshall. He worked as a private lawyer from 1948 to 1976.

The Sam B. Hall Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Marshall, Texas. This building was once a Post Office.

Political Career

Sam Hall first tried to run for Congress in 1962. He sought the Democratic Party nomination. However, he was not successful that time.

From 1972 to 1976, he served as the chairman of Marshall's school board. This meant he helped lead the local education system.

In 1976, a special election was held for the U.S. House. This was because the person holding the seat, Wright Patman, had passed away. Sam Hall won this election. He was reelected five more times. During his time in Congress, he worked on important committees. These included the Judiciary Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Becoming a Federal Judge

On April 17, 1985, President Ronald Reagan nominated Sam Hall. He was chosen to become a judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. This was a big step from being a politician to a judge.

The United States Senate quickly approved his nomination. He officially became a judge on May 10, 1985. He then resigned from his seat in Congress. Sam Hall served as a federal judge until he passed away in Marshall on April 10, 1994. He was buried at New Grover Cemetery in Marshall.

Honoring His Legacy

The federal courthouse in Marshall, Texas, was later renamed in his honor. It is now known as the Sam B. Hall Federal Courthouse. This was done to remember his service as a judge and his contributions to the community.

Sources

• Sam Blakeley Hall Jr. at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.