William Bayard Shields
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U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi
Years in office: 1818 - 1823
William Bayard Shields was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Mississippi. He was nominated by President James Monroe on April 20, 1818. He was confirmed by the Senate and he received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 18, 1823.
Professional career
- Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, -1802
- Secretary of state of Delaware, 1802
- Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1803-1809
- U.S. agent to adjust land claims west of the Pearl River, 1804
- Member, Mississippi Territorial Legislature, 1808-1809
- Attorney general, Mississippi Territory, 1809-
- Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, -1812
- Member, Mississippi Territorial Legislature, 1813-1814
- Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1814-1817
- Judge, Mississippi Superior Court, 1817-1818
Education
- Read law
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