Hammond, Eli Shelby Born April 1, 1838, in Brandon, MS Died December 17, 1904, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on June 15, 1878, to a new seat authorized by 20 Stat. 132. Confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1878, and received commission on June 17, 1878. Service terminated on December 17, 1904, due to death. Education: Union University, TN, 1857 Lebanon Law School, 1858 Professional Career: Private practice, Ripley, Mississippi, 1859-1860, 1865-1868 Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1860-1861, 1868-1878 Confederate Army captain, 1861-1865