Holman, Jesse Lynch Born October 24, 1784, near Danville, KY Died March 18, 1842, in Aurora, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Indiana Received a recess appointment from Andrew Jackson on September 16, 1835, to a seat vacated by Parke Benjamin; nominated to the same position by Andrew Jackson on March 21, 1836. Confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1836, and received commission on March 29, 1836. Service terminated on March 14, 1842, due to death. Education: Read law, 1805 Professional Career: Private practice, Pointe William, Kentucky, 1805-1811 Private practice, Aurora, Indiana Territory, 1811-1835 District attorney, Dearborn County, Indiana Territory, 1811 Territorial representative, Indiana Territory, 1814 President, Indiana Territorial Council, 1814 Judge, Circuit Court of Indiana Territory, 1814-1816; Second Judicial Circuit, 1814-1816; Third Judicial Circuit, 1816 Judge, Indiana Supreme Court, 1816-1830 Superintendent of schools, Dearborn County, Indiana, 1830-1834 Candidate for U.S. Senate from Indiana, 1831 Research Collections Bibliography