Shields, William Bayard Born 1780, MD Died April 19, 1823, in Natchez, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Mississippi Nominated by James Monroe on April 20, 1818, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 413. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission on April 20, 1818. Service terminated on April 18, 1823, due to death. Education: Read law Professional Career: Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, -1802 Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1802 Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1803-1809, -1812, 1814-1817 U.S. agent to adjust land claims west of the Pearl River, 1804 Territorial legislator, Mississippi Territory, 1808-1809, 1813-1814 Attorney general, Mississippi Territory, 1809- Judge, Mississippi Superior Court, 1817-1818