Background
Steger, William Merritt was born on August 22, 1920 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Merritt and Lottie (Reese).
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William Merritt Steger
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William Merritt Steger, American federal judge. Bar: Texas 1951. Republican candidate for governor of Texas, 1960; for United States House of Representatives, 1962; member Texas State Republican Executive Committee, 1966-1969; chairman Texas State Republican Party, 1969-1970. Pilot with ranks Second lieutenant to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1947. Member State Bar Texas, Masons (32 degree, Shriner).
Education
Student, Baylor University, 1941. Bachelor of Laws, Southern Methodist University, 1950.
Career
Private practice, Longview, 1951-1953. United States attorney (ea district) Texas United States Department Justice, 1953-1959. Member firm Wilson, Miller, Spivey & Steger, Tyler, Texas, 1959-1970.
Judge The United States of America District Court (eastern district) Texas, 1970—1987, senior judge, 1987—2006.
Achievements
Membership
Republican candidate for governor of Texas, 1960. For United States House of Representatives, 1962. Member Texas State Republican Executive Committee, 1966-1969.
Chairman Texas State Republican Party, 1969-1970. Pilot with ranks Second lieutenant to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1947. Member State Bar Texas, Masons (32 degree, Shriner).
Connections
Son of; married Ann Hollandsworth, February 14, 1948. 1 son, Merritt Reed (deceased).
