Background
Bratton, Sam Gilbert was born on August 19, 1888 in Kosse, Texas, United States. Son of C. G. and Emma Lee (Morris) Bratton.
Bratton, Sam Gilbert was born on August 19, 1888 in Kosse, Texas, United States. Son of C. G. and Emma Lee (Morris) Bratton.
Student in public schools. Doctor of Laws, Denver U., 1938, U. New Mexico, 1954.
Admitted to Bar of Texas at age of 21. Moved to Clovis, N. Mexico, and engaged in practice of law, 1915. Elected District Judge, 5 Judicial District, N. Mexico, 30 years of age, 1918.
Elected Associate Justice, Supreme Court, N. Mexico, 1922. Elected to United States Senate, 1924, 36 years of age, youngest member of Senate at time of taking oath of office. Delegate from N. Mexico, Democrat National.
Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, 1916, Houston, 1928. Delegate, General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church So., Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1922.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
When peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.
The strong feature of Methodism is that prayers are not only led by an ordained minister, but often by a local preacher - a lay person who has been trained and authorized to lead worship and preach.
Member; Scottish Rite. Woodmen of World.
Spouse Vivian Rogers, January 25, 1908, Hareford, Texas.