William Lewis

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William Lewis was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. He was nominated by President George Washington on October 31, 1791. He was confirmed by the Senate on November 7, 1791, and received commission that same day. He resigned on January 4, 1792.

Professional career

• Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1773-1787
• Representative, Pennsylvania State Legislature, Philadelphia, 1787-1789
• U.S. Attorney for the District of Pennsylvania, 1789-1791
• Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1817

Education

• Read law, 1773

External links

• Biography of William Lewis from the Federal Judicial Center.

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