Born July 17, 1819, in Cecil County, MD
Died January 16, 1884, in Wilmington, DE

Federal Judicial Service:

U. S. District Court, District of Delaware
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 11, 1871, to a seat vacated by Willard Hall; Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1871, and received commission on December 12, 1871. Service terminated on January 16, 1884, due to death.

Education:

Delaware College, 1839
Read law, 1842

Professional Career:

Deputy state attorney general, Delaware, Dover, Delaware, 1842-1850
City solicitor, Wilmington, Delaware,
Representative, Delaware House of Representatives, 1849-1850
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware,
U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, 1861-1866
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1866-1871