Born April 30, 1853, in Charleston, SC
Died November 23, 1924

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Nominated by William H. Taft on May 25, 1911, to a seat vacated by William H. Brawley. Confirmed by the Senate on June 7, 1911, and received commission on June 7, 1911. Service terminated on January 1, 1912, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of South Carolina
Reassigned on January 1, 1912, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 1087. Service terminated on March 3, 1915, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina
Reassigned on January 1, 1912, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 1087. Assumed senior status on November 23, 1923. Service terminated on November 23, 1924, due to death.

Education:
College of Charleston, B.A., 1872
Read law, 1874

Professional Career:

Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1877-1911

Miscellaneous Information:

The act of March 3, 1911, 36 Stat. 1087, assigned the judgeship authorized for the District of South Carolina by the act of September 24, 1789, 1 Stat. 73, to the Eastern and Western Districts of South Carolina.

The act of March 3, 1915, 38 Stat. 961, assigned this judgeship to the Eastern District of South Carolina exclusively.