Drummond, Thomas Born October 16, 1809, in Bristol Mills, ME Died May 15, 1890, in Wheaton, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Illinois Nominated by Zachary Taylor on January 31, 1850, to a seat vacated by Nathaniel Pope. Confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1850, and received commission on February 19, 1850. Service terminated on February 13, 1855, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Reassigned on February 13, 1855, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 606. Service terminated on December 22, 1869, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 8, 1869, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 44. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1869, and received commission on December 22, 1869. Service terminated on July 18, 1884, due to retirement. Education: Bowdoin College, 1830 Read law, 1833 Professional Career: Private practice, Galena, Illinois, 1835-1850 State representative, Illinois, 1840-1841 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, c.1841-c.1850 Research Collections