William Robert Smith
William Robert Smith | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas | |
| In office April 12, 1917 – August 16, 1924 | |
| Appointed by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 39 Stat. 938 |
| Succeeded by | Charles Albert Boynton |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Blanton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Robert Smith August 18, 1863 Smith County, Texas |
| Died | August 16, 1924 (aged 60) El Paso, Texas |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery El Paso, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Sam Houston Normal Institute read law |
William Robert Smith (August 18, 1863 – August 16, 1924) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from Texas from 1903 to 1917. He also served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas from 1917 to 1924.