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