Jones, James McHall Born December 31, 1823, in Georgetown, KY Died December 15, 1851, in San Jose, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Millard Fillmore on December 23, 1850, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 521. Confirmed by the Senate on December 26, 1850, and received commission on December 26, 1850. Service terminated on December 15, 1851, due to death. Education: Read law, 1843 Professional Career: Private practice, Plaquemine, Louisiana, 1843-1845, 1846-1848 Traveled in Paris and Rome, 1845-1846 Private practice, San Jose, California, 1849-1850 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1850 Research Collections