Maxey, Thomas Sheldon Born September 1, 1846, in Brandon, MS Died December 5, 1921, in Austin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Grover Cleveland on June 18, 1888, to a seat vacated by Ezekiel B. Turner. Confirmed by the Senate on June 25, 1888, and received commission on June 25, 1888. Service terminated on December 12, 1916, due to retirement. Education: University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1869 Professional Career: Confederate Army, 1864-1865 State representative, Mississippi, 1870 Private practice, Jefferson, Texas, 1871-1877 City attorney, Jefferson, Texas, 1875-1877 Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1877-1888 Research Collections