Gholson, Samuel Jameson Born May 19, 1808, in Madison County, KY Died October 16, 1883, in Aberdeen, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Nominated by Martin Van Buren on February 9, 1839, to a seat vacated by George Adams. Confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 1839, and received commission on February 13, 1839. Service terminated on January 10, 1861, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Nominated by Martin Van Buren on February 9, 1839, to a seat vacated by George Adams. Confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 1839, and received commission on February 13, 1839. Service terminated on January 10, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1829 Professional Career: Private practice, Athens, Mississippi, 1830-1839 State representative, Mississippi, 1835-1836, 1839, 1865-1866, 1878 U.S. representative from Mississippi, 1836-1837, 1837-1838 Mississippi State Militia lieutenant, 1846 Confederate Army major general, 1861-1865 Private practice, Aberdeen, Mississippi, 1866-1878, 1878-1883 Research Collections Bibliography