James Dunlop (judge)
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James Dunlop (March 28, 1793 – May 6, 1872) was a United States Circuit Judge and later Chief United States Circuit Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
Quick Facts Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, Appointed by ...
James Dunlop | |
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Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia | |
In office November 27, 1855 – March 3, 1863 | |
Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | William Cranch |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia | |
In office October 3, 1845 – November 27, 1855 | |
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Buckner Thruston |
Succeeded by | William Matthew Merrick |
Personal details | |
Born | James Dunlop (1793-03-28)March 28, 1793 Georgetown, Maryland |
Died | May 6, 1872(1872-05-06) (aged 79) Georgetown, D.C. |
Education | Princeton University (A.B.) read law |
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