Philip Barton Key
United States federal judge (1757–1815) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Barton Key (April 12, 1757 – July 28, 1815), was an American Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War and later was a United States Circuit Judge and Chief United States Circuit Judge of the United States circuit court for the Fourth Circuit and a United States representative from Maryland.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Magruder |
Succeeded by | Alexander Contee Hanson |
Chief Judge of the United States circuit court for the Fourth Circuit | |
In office March 3, 1801 – July 1, 1802 | |
Appointed by | John Adams |
Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Judge of the United States circuit court for the Fourth Circuit | |
In office February 20, 1801 – March 3, 1801 | |
Appointed by | John Adams |
Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
Succeeded by | Charles Magill |
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Born | Philip Barton Key (1757-04-12)April 12, 1757 Charlestown, Province of Maryland, British America |
Died | July 28, 1815(1815-07-28) (aged 58) Georgetown, D.C. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Anne Plater |
Relatives | John Eager Howard William Howard (son-in-law) George Plater (father-in-law) Philip Key (cousin) Francis Scott Key (nephew) Philip Barton Key II (grand nephew) |
Education | Middle Temple read law |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1777–1781 |
Unit | Maryland Loyalists Battalion |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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