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Jonathan Hoge Walker

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Jonathan Hoge Walker
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Years in office: 1818 - 1824
Education
Bachelor's
Dickinson College, 1787
Law
Read law, 1790
Personal
Birthplace
Pennsylvania


Jonathan Hoge Walker was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He was nominated by President James Monroe on April 20, 1818. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on March 23, 1824. Walker was succeeded in this position by William Wilkins.

Early life and education

  • Dickinson College, 1787
  • Read Law, 1790

Professional career

  • Soldier, Continental Army, Revolutionary War
  • Private practice, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, 1790-1806
  • President judge, Fourth Judicial District Court of Pennsylvania, 1806-1818

Judicial career

Western District of Pennsylvania

Walker was nominated by President James Monroe on April 20, 1818. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on March 23, 1824. Walker was succeeded in this position by William Wilkins.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Pennsylvania
1818–1824
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
William Wilkins