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Peter Randolph

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Peter Randolph
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi
Years in office: 1823 - 1832
Personal
Birthplace
Virginia

Peter Randolph was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Mississippi. He was nominated by President James Monroe on December 5, 1823. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1823, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on January 30, 1832.

Professional career

  • Planter, Wilkinson County, Mississippi
  • Private practice, Nottoway County, Virginia, 1806-1812
  • Member, Virginia House of Delegates,
  • Lieutenant Colonel, Virginia State Militia, 1807-1810
  • Judge, General Court of Virginia, 5th Circuit, 1812-1820
  • Private practice, Woodville, Mississippi, 1820-1823

Education

  • College of William and Mary
  • Read law, 1806

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