History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Magill, Charles
Born April 15, 1759, in County Kerry, Ireland
Died April 18, 1827, in Winchester, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by John Adams on February 25, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89. Confirmed by the Senate on February 26, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court.

Education:
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Professional Career:
Continental Army colonel, Revolutionary War
Private practice, Winchester, Virginia, 1785-1789,     -1799, 1802-1804
Deputy state's attorney, Frederick County, Virginia, 1789-
State senator, Virginia, 1799-1800
Mayor, Winchester, Virginia, 1805
Private practice/planter, Winchester, Virginia, 1806-1827
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