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Shelby, David Davie
Born October 24, 1847, in Madison County, AL
Died August 22, 1914, in Huntsville, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on February 21, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 803. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1899, and received commission on March 2, 1899. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on February 21, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 803. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1899, and received commission on March 2, 1899. Service terminated on August 22, 1914, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland University
Read law, 1870
Professional Career:
Died August 22, 1914, in Huntsville, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on February 21, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 803. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1899, and received commission on March 2, 1899. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by William McKinley on February 21, 1899, to a new seat authorized by 30 Stat. 803. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1899, and received commission on March 2, 1899. Service terminated on August 22, 1914, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland University
Read law, 1870
Professional Career:
Confederate Army
Private practice, Huntsville, Alabama, 1870-1899
City attorney, Huntsville, Alabama, 1874-
State senator, Alabama, 1882-1884