Crawford, William Born 1784 in Louisa County, VA Died February 28, 1849, in Mobile, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by John Quincy Adams on May 5, 1826, to a seat vacated by Charles Tait. Confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 1826, and received commission on May 22, 1826. Service terminated on February 28, 1849, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by John Quincy Adams on May 5, 1826, to a seat vacated by Charles Tait. Confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 1826, and received commission on May 22, 1826. Service terminated on February 28, 1849, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Assigned on February 6, 1839, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 315. Service terminated on February 28, 1849, due to death. Education: Read law Hampden-Sydney College Professional Career: Private practice Land commissioner, Florida Virginia militia lieutenant, 1812-1814 Land commissioner, Louisiana, 1812- U.S. attorney for the District of the Territory of Mississippi, 1814- U.S. attorney for the District of Alabama, 1817-1824 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, 1824-1826 Private practice, St. Stephens, Alabama Clerk, U.S. District Court, District of Alabama State senator, Alabama, 1825-1826 Research Collections