Cofer, Robert E., 1870-1944

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Robert E. Cofer (1870-1944) graduated from the University of Virginia in 1870 after studying law. He moved to Gainesville, Texas, where he practiced law for the next 17 years, eventually becoming a judge. An leader of the Texas prohibition movement, Cofer represented Cooke County as a Democratic state senator from 1909 to 1911, when he became a professor at the University of Texas School of Law. After some controversy over Cofer's political activities, he resigned in 1921 and returned to private practice.

Source:

"Cofer, Robert E." Vertical Files, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.

From the guide to the R. E. Cofer Papers 69-46., 1892-1919, undated, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Robert E. Cofer (1870-1944) graduated from the University of Virginia in 1870 after studying law.

He moved to Gainesville, Texas, where he practiced law for the next 17 years, eventually becoming a judge. An leader of the Texas prohibition movement, Cofer represented Cooke County as a Democratic state senator from 1909 to 1911, when he became a professor at the University of Texas School of Law. After some controversy over Cofer's political activities, he resigned in 1921 and returned to private practice.

From the description of R. E. Cofer Papers, 1892-1919, undated (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 761962693