Graham B. Smedley

Background

Smedley, Graham B. was born on November 10, 1879 in Millersburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of John G. and Lizzie (Boulden) Smedley.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Georgetown (Kentucky) College, 1901. Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1904. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Georgetown (Kentucky) College, 1950.

Career

Admitted to Texas bar, 1905, practiced, Dallas, 1905-1907, Midland, 1907-1913. Assistant attorney general of Texas at Austin, 1913-1918. Practiced at Austin, 1918-1925, Wichita Falls, 1925-1929, Fort Worth, 1929-1933.

Member communications of Appeals of Supreme Court of Texas, 1933-September 21, 1945.

The American Association Foreign Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, September 21, since 1945.

Achievements

• Graham B. Smedley has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Law Institute, Order of Coif, Raven Society, Phi Delta Phi, American Bar Association. Mason (Kansas City.C.H., Shriner). Club: Town and Gown (Austin).

Connections

Married Betty Dunn, December 25, 1907.