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Thomas Sheldon Maxey

1846 – 1921

United States federal judge

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About Thomas Sheldon Maxey

Lived 1846 – 1921 (aged 75). Thomas Sheldon Maxey was an American lawyer, judge and politician.

Thomas Shelton Maxey (September 1, 1846 – December 5, 1921) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Education and career

Born in Brandon, Mississippi, Maxey was in the Confederate States Army from 1864 to 1865, then received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1869. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1870. He was in private practice in Jefferson, Texas from 1871 to 1877, serving as city attorney for Jefferson from 1875 to 1877 before moving his private practice to Austin, Texas from 1877 to 1888.

Federal judicial service

On June 18, 1888, Maxey was nominated by President Grover Cleveland to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas vacated by Judge Ezekiel B. Turner. Maxey was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 25, 1888, and received his commission the same day. He retired on December 12, 1916. Maxey died on December 5, 1921, in Austin.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Virginia
Positions held
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Sheldon Maxey?

United States federal judge (1846–1921)

When was Thomas Sheldon Maxey born?

Thomas Sheldon Maxey was born on 1 September 1846 in Brandon.

When did Thomas Sheldon Maxey die?

Thomas Sheldon Maxey died on 5 December 1921 in Austin.

What was Thomas Sheldon Maxey's occupation?

Thomas Sheldon Maxey was a lawyer, judge and politician.

What nationality was Thomas Sheldon Maxey?

Thomas Sheldon Maxey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Sheldon Maxey

· Wikidata: Q7793919

· DBpedia: Thomas Shelton Maxey

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