Hill, Robert Andrews - Born March 25, 1811, in Iredell County, NC
Died July 2, 1900, in Oxford, MS
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Nominated by Andrew Johnson on March 27, 1866, to a seat vacated by Samuel J. Gholson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 1866, and received commission on May 1, 1866. Service terminated on August 1, 1891, due to retirement.
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Nominated by Andrew Johnson on March 27, 1866, to a seat vacated by Samuel J. Gholson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 1866, and received commission on May 1, 1866. Service terminated on August 1, 1891, due to retirement.
Education: Read law, 1844
Professional Career: Constable, Williamson County, Tennessee, 1864-1836 Justice of the peace, Williamson County, Tennessee, 1836-1844 Private practice, Waynesboro, Tennessee, 1844-1847 State district attorney general, Waynesboro, Tennessee, 1847-1855 Private practice, Jacinto, Mississippi, 1855-1858 Judge, Probate Court of Tishomingo County [Mississippi], 1858-1865 District chancellor, Mississippi, 1865-1866
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