Wells, Robert William Born November 29, 1795, in Winchester, VA Died September 22, 1864, in Bowling Green, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Missouri Nominated by Andrew Jackson on June 16, 1836, to a seat vacated by James H. Peck. Confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1836, and received commission on June 27, 1836. Service terminated on March 3, 1857, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Reassigned on March 3, 1857, to a new seat authorized by 11 Stat. 197. Service terminated on September 22, 1864, due to death. Education: Read law, 1820 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Charles, Missouri, 1820-1821 Circuit attorney, St. Charles Circuit, 1821-1822 Member, Missouri House of Representatives, 1823-1826 Attorney general of Missouri, 1826-1836 Research Collections Bibliography