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David McDonald
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana
David McDonald served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana. Appointed by Abraham Lincoln and confirmed Dec 13, 1864.
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln
- Confirmed
- Dec 13, 1864
- Born
- 1803
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of IndianaAbraham Lincoln · Dec 13, 1864 – Aug 25, 1869
Education
- Read law1830
Career
Private practice, Washington, Indiana, 1830-; State representative, Indiana, 1833-1834; Prosecutor, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1834-1837; Private practice, Indiana, -1839; Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, 1839-1852; Professor of law, University of Indiana, 1842-1852; Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1853-1864;
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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.
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Capitol Receipts, “Judge David McDonald, District Court for the District of Indiana,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1384631/david-mcdonald (accessed 2026-10-13).