John Fisher

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This page is about the former U.S. District Judge for the District of Delaware. If you are looking for the California judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, see John S. Fisher.

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John Fisher was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. He was nominated by President James Madison on April 22, 1812. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1812, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 22, 1823.

Professional career

• Private practice, Dover, Delaware, 1791-1812
• Clerk, Delaware General Assembly,
• Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1802-
• Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1811-

Education

• Read law, 1791

External links

• Biography of John Fisher from the Federal Judicial Center.

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