West Hughes Humphreys
1806–1882 · Montgomery County, TN
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee | Judge | Franklin Pierce (Democratic) | Mar 26, 1853 | Impeachment & Conviction, Jun 26, 1862 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee | Judge | Franklin Pierce (Democratic) | Mar 26, 1853 | Impeachment & Conviction, Jun 26, 1862 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee | Judge | Franklin Pierce (Democratic) | Mar 26, 1853 | Impeachment & Conviction, Jun 26, 1862 |
Education
- Transylvania University Law Department
- Read law, 1828
Professional Career
Private practice, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1828-1829; Private practice, Somerville, Tennessee, 1829-1839; State representative, Tennessee, 1835-1838; Attorney general, State of Tennessee, 1839-1851; Reporter, Tennessee Supreme Court, 1839-1851; Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1851-1853, 1866-1882; Judge, Confederate District Court, District of Tennessee, 1861-1865