David McKendree Key
1824–1900 · Greene County, TN
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee | Judge | Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) | May 27, 1880 | Retirement, Jan 21, 1895 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee | Judge | Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) | May 27, 1880 | Retirement, Jan 21, 1895 |
Education
- East Tennessee University (now University of Tennessee), A.M.
- Read law, 1850
- Hiwassee College, 1850
Professional Career
Private practice, Madisonville, Tennessee, 1850-1852; Private practice, Kingston, Tennessee, 1852-1853; Private practice, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1853-1861, 1865-1880; Confederate Army, 1861-1865; Chancellor, Tennessee Chancery Court, Third Judicial District, 1870-1875; U.S. senator from Tennessee, 1875-1877; Postmaster general of the United States, 1877-1880
Opinions on This Site
3 opinions from 1894 to 1901