Watkins, Henry Hitt Born June 24, 1866, in Laurens County, SC Died September 8, 1947 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of South Carolina Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 14, 1919, to a seat vacated by Joseph T. Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1919, and received commission on July 22, 1919. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1936. Service terminated on September 8, 1947, due to death. Education: University of Virginia Furman University, M.A., 1883 Read law, 1892 Professional Career: Private practice, Anderson, South Carolina, 1892-1919 U.S. Army captain, Company C, First South Carolina Regiment, 1898 Quartermaster general, Gov. Duncan Heyward, South Carolina, 1903-1907