Speer, Emory Born September 3, 1848, in Culloden, GA Died December 13, 1918, in Macon, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on January 19, 1885, to a seat vacated by John Erskine. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1885, and received commission on February 18, 1885. Service terminated on December 13, 1918, due to death. Education: Read law University of Georgia, A.B., 1869 Professional Career: Confederate Army private, 1864-1865 Private practice, Athens, Georgia, 1869-1883 Solicitor general, State of Georgia, 1873-1876 U.S. representative from Georgia, 1879-1883 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1883-1885 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, 1883-1885 Dean, Mercer University Law School, Macon, Georgia, 1893-1918 Research Collections Bibliography