Halyburton, James Dandridge Born February 23, 1803, in New Kent County, VA Died January 26, 1879, in Richmond, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by John Tyler on June 15, 1844, to a seat vacated by John Y. Mason. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1844, and received commission on June 15, 1844. Service terminated on April 24, 1861, due to resignation. Education: University of Virginia School of Law Harvard College, A.B., 1823 Professional Career: Private practice, New Kent County, Virginia, 1824- State delegate, Virginia Commonwealth's attorney, New Kent Circuit, Virginia, -1844 Judge, Confederate District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1861-1865 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1874 Professor of law, University of Richmond, 1867-1874