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Charles Magill

Former judge · U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit

Charles Magill served on the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit. Appointed by John Adams and confirmed Feb 26, 1801.

Appointed by
John Adams
Confirmed
Feb 26, 1801
Born
1759

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth CircuitJohn Adams · Feb 26, 1801 – Jul 1, 1802

Education

  • Read law

Career

Continental Army colonel, Revolutionary War; Private practice, Winchester, Virginia, 1785-1789, -1799, 1802-1804; Deputy state's attorney, Frederick County, Virginia, 1789-; State senator, Virginia, 1799-1800; Mayor, Winchester, Virginia, 1805; Private practice/planter, Winchester, Virginia, 1806-1827

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Charles Magill, Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1384216/charles-magill (accessed 2026-10-14).

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