Morrill, Amos Born August 25, 1809, in Salisbury, MA Died March 5, 1884, in Austin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by Ulysses Grant on January 18, 1872, to a seat vacated by Joel C. C. Winch. Confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 1872, and received commission on February 5, 1872. Service terminated on October 18, 1883, due to retirement. Education: Bowdoin College, 1834 Read law, 1836 Professional Career: Private practice, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1836-1839 Private practice, Clarksville, Texas, 1839-1856 Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1856-1868, 1870-1872, 1883-1884 Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, 1868-1870