McAllister, Matthew Hall Born October 26, 1800, in Savannah, GA Died December 19, 1865, in San Francisco, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Districts of California Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 2, 1855, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 631. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1855, and received commission on March 3, 1855. Service terminated on January 12, 1863, due to resignation. Education: Princeton University Read law, 1820 Professional Career: Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, 1820-1849 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, 1827-1834 State senator, Georgia, 1834-1837 Mayor, Savannah, Georgia, 1837-1839 Alderman, Savannah, Georgia, 1839-1841 Democratic candidate for governor, Georgia, 1845 Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1850-1853 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Georgia, 1853 Bibliography