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American judge (1809–1858) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John James Gilchrist (February 16, 1809 – April 29, 1858) was a Justice and chief justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and a judge and Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims.
John Gilchrist | |
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Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims | |
In office 1855–1858 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Isaac Blackford |
Judge of the Court of Claims | |
In office March 3, 1855 – April 29, 1858 | |
Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Seat established by 10 Stat. 612 |
Succeeded by | Edward G. Loring |
Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
In office 1848–1855 | |
Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
In office 1840–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John James Gilchrist February 16, 1809 Medford, Massachusetts |
Died | April 29, 1858 49) Washington, D.C. | (aged
Education | Harvard University Harvard Law School |
Born on February 16, 1809, in Medford, Massachusetts, graduated from Harvard University in 1828, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1831. He entered private practice in Charlestown, New Hampshire from 1831 to 1836. He was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1836 to 1837. He was register of probate for Sullivan County, New Hampshire in 1836. He was a justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature (now the Supreme Court of New Hampshire) from 1840 to 1855, serving as chief justice from 1848 to 1855.[1]
Gilchrist was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on March 3, 1855, to the Court of Claims (later the United States Court of Claims), to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 612. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 3, 1855, and received his commission the same day. He served as Presiding Judge from 1855 to 1858. His service terminated on April 29, 1858, due to his death in Washington, D.C.[1]
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