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Judge John James Gilchrist

Judge

United States Court of Claims

John James Gilchrist served as Judge on the United States Court of Claims from 1855 to 1858. The appointment came from Franklin Pierce in 1855. Education: Harvard University; Harvard University.

Court
United States Court of Claims
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Franklin Pierce
Active
1855 – 1858
Party
Democratic

Education

  • Harvard University (1828)
  • Harvard University (1831)

Career History

  • JudgeUnited States Court of Claims (1855 – 1858) — appointed by Franklin Pierce
  • Register of probate1836 – present
  • Presiding Judge1855 – 1858
  • chief justice1848 – 1855
  • Justice1840 – 1855
  • State representative1836 – 1837
  • Private practice1831 – 1836

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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 Gilchrist will decide any matter.