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David Allen Smalley
David Allen Smalley (1809-1877) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.
He was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on February 2, 1857. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1857, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on March 10, 1877. Smalley was succeeded in this position by Hoyt Henry Wheeler.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1831[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Jericho, Vermont, 1831-1836[1]
- Postmaster, Jericho, Vermont, 1831-1836[1]
- Private practice, Lowell, Vermont, 1836[1]
- Private practice, Burlington, Vermont, 1836-1857[1]
- Member, Vermont State Senate, 1843-1844[1]
- U.S. collector of customs for the State of Vermont, 1853-1857[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Vermont
Smalley was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on February 2, 1857. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1857, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on March 10, 1877. Smalley was succeeded in this position by Hoyt Henry Wheeler.
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Samuel Prentiss |
District of Vermont 1857–1877 |
Succeeded by: Hoyt Henry Wheeler
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| Pierce |
Blackford • Campbell • Dunlop • DuVal • John James Gilchrist • Giles • Humphreys • Ingersoll • Love • Magrath • McAllister • McIntosh • Merrick • Ogier • Scarburgh • Smalley • Samuel Treat • Samuel Hubbel Treat • Willson | ||
