Walter E. Monteith
Walter E. Monteith | |
|---|---|
| 44th Mayor of Houston | |
| In office January 2, 1929 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| Succeeded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| Chief Justice of the Texas 1st Court of Civil Appeals | |
| In office 1939–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Pleasants |
| Succeeded by | William P. Hamblen, Jr. |
| District Court Judge, 61st Judicial District, Harris County, Texas | |
| In office 1919–1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1877 Belton, Texas |
| Died | July 28, 1953 (aged 75) Houston, Texas |
| Resting place | North Belton Cemetery, Belton, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Vera Morey
(m. 1908; died 1977) |
| Children | 1 son |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws, University of Texas (1901) |
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.