Magrath, Andrew Gordon Born February 8, 1813, in Charleston, SC Died April 9, 1893, in Charleston, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by Franklin Pierce on May 9, 1856, to a seat vacated by Robert B. Gilchrist. Confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 1856, and received commission on May 12, 1856. Service terminated on November 7, 1860, due to resignation. Education: Harvard Law School South Carolina College, A.B., 1831 Read law, 1835 Professional Career: Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1835-1839, 1841, 1843-1856, 1865-1893 State representative, South Carolina, 1840, 1842 Secretary of state, State of South Carolina, 1860-1861 Judge, Confederate District Court, District of South Carolina, 1861-1864 Governor, South Carolina, 1864-1865 Research Collections Bibliography