Jackson, John George
Born September 22, 1777, near Buckhannon, VA
Died March 28, 1825, in Clarksburg, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Nominated by James Monroe on February 20, 1819, to a new seat created by 3 Stat. 478; Confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 1819, and received commission on February 24, 1819. Service terminated on March 28, 1825, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1801

Professional Career:
Surveyor of public lands west of the Ohio River, 1796-1798
Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1798-1801
Private practice, Clarksburg, Virginia, 1801-1803
U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1803-1810
Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1811-1812
Brigadier general, Virginia Commonwealth Militia, 1811-1812
U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1813-1817
Private practice, Clarksburg, Virginia, 1817-1819

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male
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