Griffith, William Born 1766 in Boundbrook, NJ Died June 7, 1826, in Burlington, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Third Circuit Nominated by John Adams on February 18, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received commission on February 20, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court. Education: Read law, 1788 Professional Career: Private practice, Burlington, New Jersey, 1789-1801, 1802-1826 Surrogate, Burlington County, New Jersey, 1790-1799 Member, Burlington [New Jersey] Common Council, 1793-1797 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1818-1819, 1823-1824 Mayor, Burlington, New Jersey, 1824-1826 Appointed Clerk of Supreme Court of the United States, 1826; Died before he could assume his duties Bibliography