Huntington, Elisha Mills Born March 27, 1806, in Butternuts, NY Died October 26, 1862, in St. Paul, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Indiana Nominated by John Tyler on April 26, 1842, to a seat vacated by Jesse L. Holman. Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 1842, and received commission on May 2, 1842. Service terminated on October 26, 1862, due to death. Education: Read law, 1827 Professional Career: Private practice, Cannelton, Indiana, 1827-1830 Prosecutor, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1830-1832 State representative, Indiana, 1832-1836 Private practice, Vigo County, Indiana, 1834-1837 Presiding judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1837-1841 Commissioner, U.S. Land Office, Washington, D.C., 1841-1842 Research Collections