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Jesse Lynch Holman

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Jesse Lynch Holman

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Prior offices
U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana

Personal
Birthplace
Kentucky

Jesse Lynch Holman (1784-1842) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Indiana.

He received a recess appointment from President Andrew Jackson on September 16, 1835. On March 21, 1836, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on March 14, 1842.

Education

Professional career

  • Private practice, Pointe William, Kentucky, 1805-1811
  • Private practice, Aurora, Indiana Territory, 1811-1835
  • District attorney, Dearborn County, Indiana Territory, 1811
  • Member, Indiana Territorial Representative, 1814
  • President, Indiana Territorial Council, 1814
  • Judge, 2nd Judicial Circuit Court, Indiana Territory, 1814-1816
  • Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit Court, Indiana Territory, 1816
  • Judge, Indiana Supreme Court, 1816-1830
  • Superintendent of Schools, Dearborn County, Indiana, 1830-1834
  • Candidate for U.S. Senate from Indiana, 1831

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