Tyler, John Born February 28, 1747, in York County, VA Died January 6, 1813, in Charles City County, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Virginia Nominated by James Madison on January 2, 1811, to a seat vacated by Cyrus Griffin. Confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1811, and received commission on January 7, 1811. Service terminated on January 6, 1813, due to death. Education: Read law College of William and Mary Professional Career: Planter and private practice, Charles City County, Virginia Continental Army, 1775 State delegate, Virginia, 1777-1788; speaker, 1781-1784 Judge, Virginia High Court of Admiralty, 1776-1788 Member, Virginia Council of State, 1780-1781 Vice-president, convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1788 Judge, General Court of Virginia, 1788- Governor, Virginia, 1808-1811 Research Collections Bibliography