John Gayle
1792–1859 · Sumter County, SC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama | Judge | Zachary Taylor (Whig) | Mar 13, 1849 | Death, Jul 21, 1859 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama | Judge | Zachary Taylor (Whig) | Mar 13, 1849 | Death, Jul 21, 1859 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama | Judge | Zachary Taylor (Whig) | Mar 13, 1849 | Death, Jul 21, 1859 |
Education
- South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina), 1813
- Read law, 1818
Professional Career
Private practice, St. Stephens, Alabama, 1818-; Member, Legislative Council, Alabama Territory, 1818-1819; Solicitor, First Judicial Circuit, Alabama, 1819-1821; State representative, Alabama, 1822-1823, 1829-1830; Judge, Alabama Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1823-1825; Private practice, Greene County, Alabama, 1826-1828; Judge, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1828-1829; Governor, Alabama, 1831-1835; Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1835-1846; U.S. representative from Alabama, 1847-1849