Davis, John Born January 25, 1761, in Plymouth, MA Died January 14, 1847, in Boston, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Nominated by John Adams on February 18, 1801, to a seat vacated by John Lowell. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received commission on February 20, 1801. Service terminated on July 10, 1841, due to resignation. Education: Harvard College, 1781 Read law, 1786 Professional Career: Delegate, Massachusetts convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1788 State representative, Massachusetts State senator, Massachusetts, 1795 Comptroller, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1795-1796 U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, 1796-1801 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits