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Henry Potter

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Henry Potter
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear
Years in office: 1802 - 1857

U.S. Circuit Court for the 5th Circuit
Years in office: 1802 - 1802
Personal
Birthplace
Virginia

Fifth Circuit

Henry Potter was a federal judge on the United States Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit. He received a recess appointment from Thomas Jefferson on May 9, 1801. He was then nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on January 6, 1802. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1802, and received commission on that same day. He served until April 7, 1802, when he was appointed to another position.

Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina

Henry Potter was also a federal judge on the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina. He was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 6, 1802. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 7, 1802, and received commission on that same day. He served until his death on December 20, 1857.

Professional career

  • Private practice, Raleigh, North Carolina, c.1792-1802

Education

  • Read law, c. 1790

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