Rives, Alexander Born June 17, 1806, in Oakridge, VA Died September 17, 1885, in Charlottesville, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Ulysses Grant on February 3, 1871, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 403. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1871, and received commission on February 6, 1871. Service terminated on August 1, 1882, due to retirement. Education: Hampden-Sidney College, 1825 University of Virginia, 1829 Professional Career: Planter, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1829-1871 State delegate, Virginia, 1852-1853 State senator, Virginia, 1859-1867 Rector, University of Virginia, 1865-1866 Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1866-1869 Research Collections