Gayle, John Born September 11, 1792, in Sumter County, SC Died July 21, 1859, in Jacksonville, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by Zachary Taylor on March 12, 1849, to a seat vacated by William Crawford. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1849, and received commission on March 13, 1849. Service terminated on July 21, 1859, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Zachary Taylor on March 12, 1849, to a seat vacated by William Crawford. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1849, and received commission on March 13, 1849. Service terminated on July 21, 1859, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Nominated by Zachary Taylor on March 12, 1849, to a seat vacated by William Crawford. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1849, and received commission on March 13, 1849. Service terminated on July 21, 1859, due to death. Education: South Carolina College, 1813 Read law, 1818 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Stephens, Alabama, 1818- Member, Legislative Council, Alabama Territory, 1818-1819 Solicitor, First Judicial Circuit, Alabama, 1819-1821 State representative, Alabama, 1822-1823, 1829-1830 Judge, Alabama Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1823-1825 Private practice, Greene County, Alabama, 1826-1828 Judge, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1828-1829 Governor, Alabama, 1831-1835 Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1835-1846 U.S. representative from Alabama, 1847-1849 Research Collections Bibliography