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James Markham Marshall

Former judge · Circuit Court of the District of Columbia

James Markham Marshall served on the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. Appointed by John Adams and confirmed Mar 3, 1801.

Appointed by
John Adams
Confirmed
Mar 3, 1801
Born
1764

Appointments

  • Judge, Circuit Court of the District of ColumbiaJohn Adams · Mar 3, 1801 – Nov 16, 1803

Education

  • Read law

Career

Continental Army captain, 1st Virginia Regiment, 1779; Private practice, Fayette County, Kentucky, 1788-; Private practice, Alexandria, D.C., -1801; Private practice, Winchester, Virginia, 1803-1848

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

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