Talk:Thomas B. Hanley

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Where was he born???

Thomas was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of John Hai and Margaret McKenzie Hanly.

Judge Walker resigned on December 31, 1855, just one year after Judge Watkins; and Thomas B. Hanley was appointed in his place, and served until 1859. Judge Hanley was born at Nicholasville, Kentucky, on June 9, 1812, and removed to Arkansas in 1833, settling at Helena, where he resided until his death. Always active in politics and a strong Democrat, few men in the state have filled more official positions. He was a member of both branches of the legislature, and was a county and probate, a circuit and a supreme judge. At the outbreak of the war he sided with the south, and was a member of the Confederate congress. After the war he returned to the practice, and continued it until his death on the 8th of June, 1880. In person he was of medium height, of dark complexion, with black hair and closely cropped beard. His character was vigorous and aggressive, so that he had devoted friends and bitter enemies. He was a good lawyer and a student not only of law but of general literature. At the bar he was successful, and he was a forcible speaker; but the numerous public positions which he held necessarily interfered with the growth of his practice.

FloridaArmy (talk) 13:04, 20 January 2024 (UTC)