Philemon Dickerson
American judge (1788–1862) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Philemon Dickinson.
Philemon Dickerson (January 11, 1788 – December 10, 1862) was a United States representative from New Jersey, the 12th governor of New Jersey and judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Philemon Dickerson | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | |
In office March 2, 1841 – December 10, 1862 | |
Appointed by | Martin Van Buren |
Preceded by | Mahlon Dickerson |
Succeeded by | Richard Stockton Field |
12th Governor of New Jersey | |
In office November 3, 1836 – October 27, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Peter Dumont Vroom |
Succeeded by | William Pennington |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – November 3, 1836 | |
Preceded by | Silas Condit |
Succeeded by | William Chetwood |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | John Bancker Aycrigg |
Succeeded by | John Bancker Aycrigg |
Personal details | |
Born | Philemon Dickerson (1788-01-11)January 11, 1788 Succasunna, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 1862(1862-12-10) (aged 74) Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Mahlon Dickerson (brother) |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (A.B.) |
Profession | Attorney |
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