Background
Bootle, William Augustus was born on August 19, 1902 in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Philip Lorraine and Laura Lilla (Benton) Bootle.
Bootle, William Augustus was born on August 19, 1902 in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Philip Lorraine and Laura Lilla (Benton) Bootle.
AB, Mercer University, 1924. Bachelor of Laws, Mercer University, 1925. Doctor of Laws, Mercer University, 1982.
Since practiced in, Macon United States district attorney, Middle Georgia District, 1929-1933; member firm, Carlisle & Bootle, 1933-1954; acting dean, Law School, Mercer U., 1933-1937; part-time professor of law, Law School, Mercer U., 1928-1943; judge, United States District Court for Middle District Georgia, Macon, 1954-1981; senior judge, United States District Court for Middle District Georgia, 1972-1981.
It is in God’s power to prompt the hearts and minds of political authorities to His purposes and furnish wisdom and guidance in their decisions.
Christians should promote healthy marriages, raising loving children, and in getting along with everyone around them—including their enemies.
Trustee Mercer University, 1933-1979, chairman executive committee, 1941-1946, 48-53, life trustee, 1994-2005. Trustee Walter F. George School Law Foundation, 1961-2005, vice president, 1963-1964, 83-86, president, 1964-1966, 86-88. Member Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Delta Theta.
Clubs: Masons, Shriners, Civitan (president 1936).
Married Virginia Childs (deceased 2004), November 24, 1928. Children: William Augustus, Ann, James C.