Jones, William Giles Born November 7, 1808, in Powhatan County, VA Died April 1, 1883, in Mobile, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Received a recess appointment from James Buchanan on September 29, 1859, to a seat vacated by John Gayle; nominated to the same position by James Buchanan on January 23, 1860. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 1860, and received commission on January 30, 1860. Service terminated on January 12, 1861, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Received a recess appointment from James Buchanan on September 29, 1859, to a seat vacated by John Gayle; nominated to the same position by James Buchanan on January 23, 1860. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 1860, and received commission on January 30, 1860. Service terminated on January 12, 1861, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Received a recess appointment from James Buchanan on September 29, 1859, to a seat vacated by John Gayle; nominated to the same position by James Buchanan on January 23, 1860. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 1860, and received commission on January 30, 1860. Service terminated on January 12, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Hampden-Sidney College University of Virginia Read law, 1830 Professional Career: Private practice, Virginia, 1830-1834 Clerk, U.S. Land Office, Demopolis, Alabama, 1834- Private practice, Greene and Eutaw, Alabama, 1836-1843 State representative, Alabama, 1843, 1849, 1857 Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1843-1860, 1866-1883 Judge, Confederate District Court, District of Alabama, 1861-1865