Born July 27, 1819, in Charleston, SC
Died May 21, 1861, in San Bernardino County, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Franklin Pierce on January 18, 1854, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 265. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 1854, and received commission on January 23, 1854. Service terminated on May 21, 1861, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1845

Professional Career:

Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845-1846, 1848-1849
U.S. Army, 1846-1848
Private practice, San Joaquin, California, 1849-1850
State assemblyman, California, 1849-1850
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1850-1852
District attorney, Los Angeles County, California, 1851-1852
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1853-1854