Born February 10, 1810, in Claiborne County, MS
Died April 29, 1864, in Claiborne County, MS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by John Tyler on September 1, 1841, to a seat vacated by Philip K. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on September 3, 1841, and received commission on September 3, 1841. Service terminated on February 13, 1845, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by John Tyler on September 1, 1841, to a seat vacated by Philip K. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on September 3, 1841, and received commission on September 3, 1841. Service terminated on February 13, 1845, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Louisiana
Reassigned on February 13, 1845, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 772. Service terminated on March 3, 1849, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Reassigned on March 3, 1849, to a new seat authorized by 90 Stat. 401. Service terminated on January 28, 1861, due to resignation.

Education:
Yale College
Read law, 1832

Professional Career:

Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1832-1841, 1861-1864
Faculty, University of Louisiana, 1847-1864; professor, 1847-1864; dean of faculty, 1850-1862