David William De Haven

Background

Haven, David William De was born on October 26, 1872 in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. Son of David and Mary Thomas (Dobyns) DeHaven.

Education

Educated Kemper Military School, 1888-1892. Studied law under Judge Bedford M. Estes, Memphis, Tennessee.

Career

Admitted to Tennessee bar, October 1893, and began practice in Memphis. Appointed judge of Chancery Court, Memphis, 1925, and re-elected for terms, 1926-1942 (resigned 1935). Appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, January 1935, and elected without opposition for terms, 1936-1942 and 1942-1950.

Life director Memphis Young Men's Christian Association.

Achievements

• David William De Haven has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tennessee and American bar associations. Club: Idlewild (Memphis).

Connections

Married Anna H. Hays, September 12, 1895.

Father:

David DeHaven

Mother:

Mary Thomas (Dobyns) DeHaven

Spouse:

Anna H. Hays