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James Winchester

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James Winchester
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Current Court Information:
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Title:   Former Judge
Position:   Seat #1
Service:
Appointed by:   John Adams
Active:   12/10/1799 - 4/5/1806
Preceded by:   William Paca
Succeeded by:   James Houston
Personal History
Born:   September 13, 1772
Home State:   Shawan, MD
Deceased:   April 5, 1806

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This page is about a former federal judge for the District of Maryland. If you are looking for information on the Oklahoma Supreme Court justice, please see James R. Winchester.


James Winchester was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He was nominated by President John Adams on December 8, 1799 to a seat vacated by William Paca. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1799, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 5, 1806.[1] Winchester was succeeded in this position by James Houston.

Professional career

  • Delegate, Maryland General Assembly[1]

Judicial career

District of Maryland

Winchester was nominated by President John Adams on December 8, 1799 to a seat vacated by William Paca. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1799, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 5, 1806.[1] Winchester was succeeded in this position by James Houston.

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Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
William Paca
District of Maryland
1799–1806
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
James Houston


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