William Fell Giles

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William Fell Giles (1807-1879) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.^[1]

He received a recess appointment from President Franklin Pierce on July 18, 1853. On December 19, 1853, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1854, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on March 21, 1879.^[1] Giles was succeeded in this position by Thomas John Morris.

Early life and education

Read law, 1829^[1]

Professional career

Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1829-1837
Maryland state representative, 1838
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1839
Maryland state representative, 1840
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1841-1844
U.S. Representative from Maryland, 1845-1847
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1847-1853^[1]

Judicial career

District of Maryland

Giles received a recess appointment from President Franklin Pierce on July 18, 1853. On December 19, 1853, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1854, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on March 21, 1879.^[1] Giles was succeeded in this position by Thomas John Morris.