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James Sewall Morsell
Former judge · Circuit Court of the District of Columbia
James Sewall Morsell served on the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. Appointed by James Madison and confirmed Jan 11, 1815.
- Appointed by
- James Madison
- Confirmed
- Jan 11, 1815
- Born
- 1775
Appointments
- Judge, Circuit Court of the District of ColumbiaJames Madison · Jan 11, 1815 – Mar 3, 1863
Career
Private practice, Georgetown, D.C., -1815; U.S. Army, 1813-1814
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