It is interesting, I think, that we do not use that term - Squire - as one of respect here in TN.  We address such magistrates, county court judges, and all other judges, including "Chancellors", Circuit Court Judges, and County Executives as "Judge", and with the exception of the last named, do so for many years after their terms are completed if not for life.  

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  From: john nolin 
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  Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:20 AM
  Subject: Re: "Gentlemen"


  ....This title was used in lieu of "Mr." in informal conversations, just as the title "Judge" would be used preceeding the name of a District or Circuit Court judge.  I believe the "Squire" was also used for Justices of the Peace, the predecessor office to Magistrate, and for the "Gentlemen Justices" who governed Virginia counties before the present Board of Supervisors became the governing bodies.

  john nolin

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