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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 for the 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.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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.
Education:
Read law, 1829
Professional Career:
Died October 16, 1883, in Aberdeen, MS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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.
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