Background
Monteith, Walter Embree was born on September 9, 1877 in Belton, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur M. and Wilhoit (Embree) Monteith.
Monteith, Walter Embree was born on September 9, 1877 in Belton, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur M. and Wilhoit (Embree) Monteith.
Graduate Belton Male Academy, 1896. Bachelor of Laws., University of Texas, 1901.
1 son, Arthur Morey (deceased). In practice, Belton, 1904-1906. Land commissioner for receivers Kirby Lumber Company, 1906-1909.
Resumed practice of law, Houston, Texas, 1909.
Judge of County Court at Law, Harris County, Texas, 1916-1919. Judge District Court, 61st Judicial District, 1919-1928.
Mayor of Houston, 1929-1933. Elected chief justice Court of Civil Appeals, 1st Supreme Judicial District of Texas, 1938.
Member Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association (president 1938), American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, American Legion, Kappa Alpha. Mason (32 degree, Knights Templar, Shriner). Clubs: Houston, Houston Country.
Married Vera Morey, February 27, 1908.