William Giles Jones
1808–1883 · Powhatan County, VA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | Jan 30, 1860 | Resignation, Jan 12, 1861 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | Jan 30, 1860 | Resignation, Jan 12, 1861 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | Jan 30, 1860 | Resignation, Jan 12, 1861 |
Education
- Hampden-Sydney College
- University of Virginia
- Read law, 1830
Professional Career
Private practice, Virginia, 1830-1834; Clerk, U.S. Land Office, Demopolis, Alabama, 1834-; Private practice, Greene and Eutaw, Alabama, 1836-1843; State representative, Alabama, 1843, 1849, 1857; Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1843-1860, 1866-1883; Judge, Confederate District Court, District of Alabama, 1861-1865