David Sewall

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Diary of John Adams
July 1, 1770
Arose early at Paul Dudley Woodbridge's. A cloudy morning. Took a Walk to the Pasture, to see how my Horse fared. Saw my old Friend and Classmate David Sewall walking in his Garden. My little mare had provided for herself by leaping out of a bare Pasture into a neighbouring Lott of mowing Ground, and had filled herself, with Grass and Water. These are important Materials for History no doubt. Diary of John Adams

David Sewall (1735-1825) was the first federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. He was nominated to the court by President George Washington on September 26, 1789 and served through January 9, 1818.

The U.S. Senate confirmed him on September 26, 1789, and he was commissioned that same day.

Education

• Harvard University, A.B., 1755

Professional career

• Private practice, York, Massachusetts, 1760-
• Register of probates, York County, Massachusetts, 1766-
• Justice of the peace, Massachusetts Colony, 1767-
• Member, York Committee of Correspondance
• Member, Legislative Council of Massachusetts, 1776-1777
• Justice, Superior Court of Massachusetts, 1777-1789
• Delegate, Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, 1779-1780
• Private practice, York, Maine, 1818-1825

External links

• Biography of David Sewall from the Federal Judicial Center.
• List of all judges who have served on the U.S. District court for the District of Maine.

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