William Bayard Shields
1780–1823 · MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi | Judge | James Monroe (Jeffersonian Republican) | Apr 20, 1818 | Death, Apr 18, 1823 |
Education
- Read law
Professional Career
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, -1802; Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1802; Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1803-1809, -1812, 1814-1817; U.S. agent to adjust land claims west of the Pearl River, 1804; Territorial legislator, Mississippi Territory, 1808-1809, 1813-1814; Attorney general, Mississippi Territory, 1809-; Judge, Mississippi Superior and Supreme Courts, 1817-1818