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Robert Budd Gilchrist
Robert Budd Gilchrist (1796-1856) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.[1]
He received a recess appointment from President Martin Van Buren on October 30, 1839. On January 29, 1840, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1840, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 1, 1856.[1] Gilchrist was succeeded in this position by Andrew Gordon Magrath.
Early life and education
- South Carolina College, A.B., 1814
- South Carolina College, A.M., 1817
- Read law, 1818[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1818-1831
- U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, 1831-1839[1]
Judicial career
District of South Carolina
Gilchrist received a recess appointment from President Martin Van Buren on October 30, 1839. On January 29, 1840, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1840, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 1, 1856.[1] Gilchrist was succeeded in this position by Andrew Gordon Magrath.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Judge Gilchrist's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Thomas Lee |
District of South Carolina 1840–1856 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Andrew Gordon Magrath
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| Van Buren |
Daniel • Mahlon Dickerson • Philemon Dickerson • Gholson • Gilchrist • Lawrence • Mason • McKinley • Nicoll • Pennybacker | ||
