About Walter E. Monteith
Lived 1877 – 1953 (aged 75). Walter E. Monteith was a judge, mayor and cattle rancher.
Walter Embree Monteith (September 9, 1877 – July 28, 1953) was an American politician, jurist, and cattle rancher. He is best known for serving as the 44th mayor of Houston, Texas and as the Chief Justice of the Texas 1st Court of Civil Appeals. Monteith served as a district court judge in Harris County, Texas, before becoming mayor, and later went on to serve as Chief Justice. In addition to his legal and political careers, he was also a successful cattle ranch owner.
Personal life Walter Embree Monteith was born on September 9, 1878, in Belton, Texas, to Arthur McArthur Monteith and Nancy Wilhoit "Hitie" (née Embree) Monteith.
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Who was Walter E. Monteith?
44th mayor of Houston, Texas; Chief Judge of 1st Appeals Court of TX
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Walter E. Monteith was born on 9 September 1877.
When did Walter E. Monteith die?
Walter E. Monteith died on 28 July 1953.
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Walter E. Monteith was a judge, mayor and cattle rancher.
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