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David Brearley

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David Brearley
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Current Court Information:
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Title:   Former Judge
Position:   Seat #1
Service:
Appointed by:   George Washington
Active:   9/26/1789 - 8/16/1790
Preceded by:   1 Stat. 73
Succeeded by:   Robert Morris
Personal History
Bachelors:   College of New Jersey
Law School:   Read Law

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David Brearley was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was nominated by President George Washington on September 25, 1789. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. He served until his death on August 16, 1790.[1] Brearley was succeeded in this position by Robert Morris.

Early life and education

  • Read law
  • College of New Jersey

Professional career

  • Private practice, Allentown, Pennsylvania, -1776
  • Continental Army, 1776-1779
  • Chief justice, New Jersey Supreme Court, 1779-1789
  • Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787

Judicial career

District of New Jersey

Brearley was nominated by President George Washington on September 25, 1789. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. He served until his death on August 16, 1790.[1] Brearley was succeeded in this position by Robert Morris.

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Preceded by:
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District of New Jersey
1789–1790
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Robert Morris
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