History of the Federal Judiciary


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Dick, John
Born 1788 in County Tyrone, Ireland
Died April 23, 1824, in New Orleans, LA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Louisiana
Nominated by James Monroe on March 2, 1821, to a seat vacated by Dominic A. Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1821, and received commission on March 2, 1821. Service terminated on March 3, 1823, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Reassigned on March 3, 1823, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 774. Service terminated on April 23, 1824, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Reassigned on March 3, 1823, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 774. Service terminated on April 23, 1824, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1811

Professional Career:
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1812-1815
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1815-1821
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