Thomas Bell Monroe
1791–1865 · Albemarle County, VA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky | Judge | Andrew Jackson (Democratic) | Mar 8, 1834 | Resignation, Sep 18, 1861 |
Education
- Transylvania University
- Read law, 1821
Professional Career
State representative, Kentucky, 1816; Private practice, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1821-; Secretary of state, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1823-1824; Reporter, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1825-; U.S. attorney for the District of Kentucky, 1830-1834; Law teacher, Montrose, Kentucky, 1843-1848; Chairman, Law Department, Transylvania University, 1848-; Professor of law, Tulane University, 1848-ca. 1851; Delegate from Kentucky, Provisional Confederate Congress, 1861-1862; Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1862