History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Jackson, John Jay Jr.
Born August 4, 1824, in Parkersburg, VA
Died September 2, 1907, in Atlantic City, NJ

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on July 26, 1861, to a seat vacated by John W. Brockenbrough. Confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 1861, and received commission on August 3, 1861. Service terminated on June 10, 1864, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court, District of West Virginia
Reassigned on June 11, 1864, to a new seat authorized by 13 Stat. 124. Service terminated on July 1, 1901, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Reassigned on July 1, 1901, to a new seat authorized by 31 Stat. 736. Service terminated on March 15, 1905, due to retirement.

Education:
Princeton University, 1845
Read law, 1847

Professional Career:
Private practice, Wirt County, Virginia, 1847-1848
Prosecutor, Wirt County, Virginia, 1848
Commonwealth attorney, Ritchie County, Virginia, 1849-1850
Private practice, Wood County, Virginia, 1850-1851
State delegate, Virginia, 1851-1855
Private practice, Parkersburg, Virginia, 1855-1861
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