Priest, Henry Samuel Born February 7, 1853, in Ralls County, MO Died July 9, 1930, in St. Louis, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by Grover Cleveland on August 6, 1894, to a seat vacated by Amos M. Thayer. Confirmed by the Senate on August 9, 1894, and received commission on August 9, 1894. Service terminated on May 23, 1895, due to resignation. Education: Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, A.B., 1872 Read law, 1873 Professional Career: Private practice, Moberly, Missouri, 1873-1880 City attorney, Moberly, Missouri Attorney, Missouri Pacific and Wabash Railroads, St. Louis Missouri, 1881-1894 Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1895- Candidate for U.S. Senate from Missouri, 1920 Candidate for governor, Missouri, 1924 Research Collections