Ringo, Daniel Born October 27, 1803, in Cross Plains, KY Died September 3, 1873, in Little Rock, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Arkansas Received a recess appointment from Zachary Taylor on November 5, 1849, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Johnson; nominated to the same position by Zachary Taylor on December 21, 1849. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 1850, and received commission on June 10, 1850. Service terminated on March 3, 1851, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Reassigned on March 3, 1851, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 594. Service terminated on May 6, 1861, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Reassigned on March 3, 1851, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 594. Service terminated on May 6, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1830 Professional Career: Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas Territory, 1830-1836 Chief justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1836-1844 Judge, Confederate District Court, Districts of Arkansas, 1862-1863 Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1865-1873