History of the Federal Judiciary


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Toulmin, Harry Theophilus
Born March 4, 1838, in Mobile County, AL
Died November 12, 1916, in Toulminville, AL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 13, 1886, to a new seat authorized by 24 Stat. 213. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1887, and received commission on January 13, 1887. Service terminated on November 12, 1916, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1860

Professional Career:
Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1860
Confederate Army Colonel, 1861-1865
Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, -1886
Member, Alabama State Assembly, 1870-1872
Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, 1874-1880
Judge, 1st Judicial Circuit of Alabama, 1880-1882 (the result of a realignment of the circuits)
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