Boyle, John Born October 28, 1774, in Botetourt County, VA Died January 28, 1834, near Danville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kentucky Received a recess appointment from John Quincy Adams on October 20, 1826, to a seat vacated by Robert Trimble; nominated to the same position by John Quincy Adams on December 13, 1826. Confirmed by the Senate on February 12, 1827, and received commission on February 12, 1827. Service terminated on January 28, 1834, due to death. Education: Read law, 1797 Professional Career: Private practice, Lancaster, Kentucky, 1797-1802 Deputy counselor at law, Kentucky Court of Quarter Sessions, 1797 State representative, Kentucky, 1800 U.S. representative from Kentucky, 1803-1809 Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1809-1826; chief judge, 1810-1826 Research Collections Bibliography