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'''Henry Hitt Watkins''' (1866-1947) was a [[federal judge]] on the [[United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina]].
'''Henry Hitt Watkins''' (1866-1947) was a [[federal judge]] on the [[United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina]].



Latest revision as of 09:08, 9 November 2025

Henry Hitt Watkins
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

U.S. District Court for the Western District of South Carolina
Years in office: 1936 - 1947

Years in office: 1919 - 1936
Education
Bachelor's
University of Virginia
Law
Read law, 1892
Graduate
Furman University, 1883
Personal
Birthplace
South Carolina


Henry Hitt Watkins (1866-1947) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina.

He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on July 14, 1919 to fill the seat vacated by Joseph Travis Johnson. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 22nd, and received commission that same day. On December 31, 1936, he assumed senior status.[1] He served until his death on September 8, 1947. Watkins was succeeded in this position by Charles Wyche.

Early life and education

  • University of Virginia
  • Furman University, M.A., 1883
  • Read law, 1892

Professional career

  • Private practice, Anderson, South Carolina, 1892-1919
  • U.S. Army Captain, Company C, First South Carolina Regiment, 1898
  • Quartermaster general, Staff of Governor Heyward, 1903-1907

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of South Carolina

Watkins was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on July 14, 1919 to fill the seat vacated by Joseph Travis Johnson.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on July 22nd, and received commission that same day. On December 31, 1936, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on September 8, 1947. Watkins was succeeded in this position by Charles Wyche.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Joseph Travis Johnson
District of South Carolina
1919–1936
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Charles Wyche