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Nathan Kelsey Hall

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Nathan Kelsey Hall served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Appointed by Millard Fillmore and confirmed Aug 31, 1852.

Appointed by
Millard Fillmore
Confirmed
Aug 31, 1852
Born
1810

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New YorkMillard Fillmore · Aug 31, 1852 – Mar 2, 1874

Education

  • Read law1832

Career

Private practice, Buffalo, New York, 1832-1850; Clerk, Board of Supervisors, Erie County, New York, 1832-1838; City attorney, Buffalo, New York, 1833-1834; Alderman, Buffalo, New York, 1837; Master in chancery, Buffalo, New York, 1839-1841; Judge, Court of Common Pleas for Erie County [New York], 1841-; U.S. representative from New York, 1847-1849; Postmaster general of the United States, 1850-1852

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