Samuel Jameson Gholson
1808–1883 · Madison County, KY
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi | Judge | Martin Van Buren (Democratic) | Feb 13, 1839 | Resignation, Jan 10, 1861 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi | Judge | Martin Van Buren (Democratic) | Feb 13, 1839 | Resignation, Jan 10, 1861 |
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
Opinions on This Site
1 opinion from 1860 to 1860