Humphreys, West Hughes Born August 26, 1806, in Montgomery County, TN Died October 16, 1882, in Nashville, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 24, 1853, to a seat vacated by Morgan W. Brown. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1853, and received commission on March 26, 1853. Service terminated on June 26, 1862, due to impeachment and conviction. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 24, 1853, to a seat vacated by Morgan W. Brown. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1853, and received commission on March 26, 1853. Service terminated on June 26, 1862, due to impeachment and conviction. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 24, 1853, to a seat vacated by Morgan W. Brown. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1853, and received commission on March 26, 1853. Service terminated on June 26, 1862, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: Transylvania Law Department Read law, 1828 Professional Career: Private practice, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1828-1829 Private practice, Somerville, Tennessee, 1829-1839 State representative, Tennessee, 1835-1838 Attorney general, State of Tennessee, 1839-1851 Reporter, Tennessee Supreme Court, 1839-1851 Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1851-1853, 1866-1882 Judge, Confederate District Court, District of Tennessee, 1861-1865 Bibliography