Judge William Cranch
Judge
District Court, District of Columbia
William Cranch served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1806 to 1855. The appointment came from Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Education: Harvard University. Earlier federal service: District Court, District of Columbia.
- Court
- District Court, District of Columbia
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Thomas Jefferson
- Active
- 1801 – 1855
- Party
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Education
- Harvard University (1787)
Career History
- JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1806 – 1855) — appointed by Thomas Jefferson
- JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1801 – 1806) — appointed by John Adams
- Private practice1790 – present
- Professor of law1826 – 1828
- Reporter1802 – 1815
- City land commissioner1800 – 1801
- Private practice1791 – 1800
- Private practice1790 – 1791
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