Cranch, William Born July 17, 1769, in Weymouth, MA Died September 1, 1855, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Circuit Court of the District of Columbia Nominated by John Adams on February 28, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 103. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Service terminated on February 24, 1806, due to appointment to another judicial position. Chief Judge, Circuit Court of the District of Columbia Nominated by Thomas Jefferson on February 21, 1806, to a seat vacated by William Kilty. Confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 1806, and received commission on February 24, 1806. Service terminated on September 1, 1855, due to death. Education: Harvard College, 1787 Read law, 1790 Professional Career: Private practice, Braintree, Massachusetts, 1790 Private practice, Haverhill, Massachusetts, 1790-1791 Justice of the peace, Essex County, Massachusetts Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1791-1800 City land commissioner, Washington, D.C., 1800-1801 Reporter, Supreme Court of the United States, 1802-1815 Professor of law, Columbian College, 1826-1828 Research Collections Bibliography