Henry Augustus Middleton Smith
Henry Augustus Middleton Smith | |
|---|---|
United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina | |
| In office January 1, 1912 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Appointed by | operation of law |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 36 Stat. 1087 |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina | |
| In office June 7, 1911 – January 1, 1912 | |
| Appointed by | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | William H. Brawley |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Augustus Middleton Smith April 30, 1853 read law |
Henry Augustus Middleton Smith (April 30, 1853 – November 23, 1924) was a
United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina
.
Education and career
Born in
read law to enter the bar in 1874. He was in private practice in Charleston from 1877 to 1911.[1]
Federal judicial service
Smith was nominated by President
United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina on January 1, 1912, to a new joint seat authorized by 36 Stat. 1087. He was reassigned by operation of law to serve only in the Eastern District on March 3, 1915. He assumed senior status on November 23, 1923. His service terminated on November 23, 1924, due to his death.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Henry Augustus Middleton Smith at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources
- Henry Augustus Middleton Smith at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
External links
Works by or about Henry Augustus Middleton Smith at Wikisource- H. A. M. Smith bio from U. of S. Carolina Law School
