History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Walker, Jonathan Hoge
Born July 20, 1754, near Hogestown, PA
Died March 23, 1824, in Natchez, MS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by James Monroe on April 20, 1818, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 462. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission on April 20, 1818. Service terminated on March 23, 1824, due to death.

Education:
Dickinson College, 1787
Read Law, 1790

Professional Career:
Soldier, Continental Army, Revolutionary War
Private practice, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, 1790-1806
President judge, Fourth Judicial District Court of Pennsylvania, 1806-1818
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