Andrew Gordon Magrath
1813–1893 · Charleston, SC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina | Judge | Franklin Pierce (Democratic) | May 12, 1856 | Resignation, Nov 7, 1860 |
Education
- Harvard Law School
- South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina), A.B., 1831
- Read law, 1835
Professional Career
Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1835-1839, 1841, 1843-1856, 1865-1893; State representative, South Carolina, 1840, 1842; Secretary of state, State of South Carolina, 1860-1861; Judge, Confederate District Court, District of South Carolina, 1861-1864; Governor, South Carolina, 1864-1865