Powhatan Ellis
1790–1863 · Amherst County, VA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi | Judge | Andrew Jackson (Democratic) | Jul 14, 1832 | Resignation, Jan 5, 1836 |
Education
- Dickinson College, A.B., 1810
- College of William and Mary, 1814
Professional Career
Private practice, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1813-1814, 1815-1816; Prevost Guards of Virginia lieutenant, 1814; Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1816, 1842-; Private practice, Winchester, Mississippi, 1816-1817; Justice, Mississippi Supreme Court, 1817-1818; Judge, Mississippi Supreme Court, 1818-1825; U.S. senator from Mississippi, 1825, 1827-1832; Charge d'affaires to Mexico, U.S. Department of State, 1836-1836; Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Mexico, U.S. Department of State, 1837-1842; Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, -1863