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Judge Buckner Thruston

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

Buckner Thruston served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1809 to 1845. The appointment came from James Madison in 1809. Education: B.A. from College of William and Mary.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
James Madison
Active
1809 – 1845
Party
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Education

  • B.A.College of William and Mary (1783)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1809 – 1845) — appointed by James Madison
  • Commissioner1791 – present
  • Judge1791 – present
  • State delegate1789 – present
  • U.S. senator from Kentucky1805 – 1809
  • Private practice1803 – 1805
  • Judge1802 – 1803
  • Private practice1794 – 1802
  • Clerk1792 – 1794
  • Private practice1791 – 1792
  • Private practice1788 – 1789

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Thruston will decide any matter.