Watrous, John Charles Born August 1, 1801, in Colchester, CT Died June 17, 1874 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Texas Nominated by James K. Polk on May 27, 1846, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 1. Confirmed by the Senate on May 29, 1846, and received commission on May 29, 1846. Service terminated on February 21, 1857, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Reassigned on February 21, 1857, to a new seat authorized by 11 Stat. 164. Service terminated on April 19, 1870, due to resignation. Education: Union College, A.B., 1828 Read law, 1830 Professional Career: Private practice, Selma, Alabama, 1830-1835 Private practice, Woodsville, Mississippi, 1835-1836 State representative, Mississippi, 1837 Private practice, Republic of Texas, 1837-1838 Attorney general, Republic of Texas, 1838-1839 Private practice, Galveston, Republic of Texas, 1839-1845 Research Collections Bibliography