History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Humphreys, David Campbell
Born November 9, 1817, in Morgan County, AL
Died July 12, 1879, in Fairfax County, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia]
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on April 22, 1870, to a seat vacated by George P. Fisher. Confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1870, and received commission on May 13, 1870. Service terminated on July 2, 1879, due to death.

Professional Career:
Private practice, Madison County, Alabama
State representative, Alabama, 1843, 1849, 1853, 1868
Planter and private practice, Huntsville, Alabama, 1850-
Confederate Army colonel

 

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