Turner, Ezekiel B. Born May 24, 1825, in Putney, VT Died June 2, 1888, in Austin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Received a recess appointment from Rutherford B. Hayes on November 18, 1880, to a seat vacated by Thomas H. DuVal; nominated to the same position by Rutherford B. Hayes on December 14, 1880. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1880, and received commission on December 20, 1880. Service terminated on June 2, 1888, due to death. Education: Read law, 1848 Professional Career: Prosecuting attorney, St. Joseph County, Michigan, 1850- Justice of the peace, St. Joseph County, Michigan Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1854-1861 Prosecuting attorney, Brownsville, Texas, 1863- U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1866-1867 State attorney general, Texas, 1867-1870 Judge, 32nd Judicial District of Texas, 1871-1876 Judge, 16th Judicial District of Texas, 1876-