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Eli Shelby Hammond

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Eli Shelby Hammond
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Years in office: 1878 - 1904
Education
Bachelor's
Union University, 1857
Law
Lebanon Law School, 1858
Personal
Birthplace
Brandon, MS


Eli Shelby Hammond (1838-1904) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

He was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on June 15, 1878. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1878, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on December 17, 1904.[1] Hammond was succeeded in this position by John Ethridge McCall.

Early life and education

  • Union University, TN, 1857
  • Lebanon Law School, 1858[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Ripley, Mississippi, 1859-1860
  • Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1860-1861
  • Army of the Confederacy Captain, 1861-1865
  • Private practice, Ripley, Mississippi, 1865-1868
  • Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1868-1878[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Tennessee

Hammond was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on June 15, 1878. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1878, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on December 17, 1904.[1] Hammond was succeeded in this position by John Ethridge McCall.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Tennessee
1878–1904
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
John Ethridge McCall