Williams, Ashton Hilliard Born August 15, 1891, in Lake City, SC Died February 25, 1962 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of South Carolina Nominated by Harry S Truman on June 17, 1952, to a seat vacated by Julius Waties Waring. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1952, and received commission on July 3, 1952. Service terminated on February 25, 1962, due to death. Education: University of South Carolina, A.B., 1912 Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1915 Professional Career: Private practice, South Carolina, 1914-1952 Member, Lake City Council, 1916, 1917 Member, South Carolina House of Representatives, 1921-1922 Member, South Carolina State Senate, 1923-1926 Member, Democratic National Executive Committee from South Carolina, 1948-1949