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William Marvin
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
William Marvin served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Appointed by James K. Polk and confirmed Mar 3, 1847.
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk
- Confirmed
- Mar 3, 1847
- Born
- 1808
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaJames K. Polk · Mar 3, 1847 – Jul 1, 1863
Education
- Read law1834
Career
Private practice, Phelps, New York, 1834; U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida Territory, 1835-1839; Member, Florida Territorial Council, 1837; Delegate, Florida constitutional convention, 1838-1839; Private practice, Key West, Florida, 1845-1847; Private practice, New York City, 1863-1865; Provisional governor, Florida, 1865-1866; U.S. senator-elect from Florida (not seated), 1866; Private practice, Skaneateles, New York, 1867-1902
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