Richard Bassett

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Richard Bassett
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Prior offices
U.S. Circuit Court for the 3rd Circuit

Personal
Birthplace
Maryland

Richard Bassett was a federal judge on the United States Circuit Court for the Third Circuit. He was nominated by President John Adams on February 18, 1801. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received commission that same day. He served until the court was abolished on July 1, 1802.

Professional career

  • Member, Council of Safety, Dover, Delaware, 1776-1786
  • Company captain, Dover Light Horse Regiment, Delaware State Militia, 1777-1781
  • Member, Delaware State Senate, 1782
  • Member, Delaware House of Representatives, 1786
  • Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787
  • Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1787-1789
  • U.S. Senator from Delaware, 1789-1793
  • Chief justice, Court of Common Pleas, State of Delaware, 1793-1799
  • State Governor, Delaware, 1799-1801
  • Planter, Cecil County, Maryland, 1802-1815

Education

  • Read law

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