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James Dunlop

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James Dunlop
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Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Years in office: 1855 - 1863

Years in office: 1846 - 1855
Personal
Birthplace
Georgetown, MD

James Dunlop (1793-1872) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

He received a recess appointment from President James Polk on October 3, 1845. On December 23, 1845, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1846, and received commission that same day. He served until November 27, 1855, when he was appointed to another position.

On November 27, 1855, James Dunlop received a recess appointment from President Franklin Pierce to the position of Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was nominated on December 3, 1855. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 7, 1855, and received commission that same day. He served until March 3, 1863, when the court was abolished.

Education

  • Read law
  • Princeton University, A.B., 1811

Professional career

  • Private practice, Georgetown, DC, 1863-1872
  • Secretary, Corporation of Georgetown, DC, -1838
  • Judge, Criminal Court of the District of Columbia, 1838-1845

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