Duane, James Born February 6, 1733, in New York, NY Died February 1, 1797, in Schenectady, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New York Nominated by George Washington on September 25, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. Service terminated on March 17, 1794, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1754 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1754-1762, -1774, 1775 Clerk, Chancery Court of New York City, 1762 Attorney general, Colony of New York, 1767 Indian commissioner, Colony of New York, 1774 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1776-1783 Member, Provincial Congress, New York, 1776-1777 Mayor, New York City, 1784-1789 State senator, New York, 1782-1785, 1788-1790 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits