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McKinney, John
Born 1829 in Lycoming County, PA
Died October 12, 1871
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on November 8, 1870, to a seat vacated by Thomas J. Boynton; nominated to the same position by Ulysses Grant on December 7, 1870. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1871, and received commission on February 18, 1871. Service terminated on October 12, 1871, due to death.
Education:
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1848
Read law, 1850
Professional Career:
Died October 12, 1871
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on November 8, 1870, to a seat vacated by Thomas J. Boynton; nominated to the same position by Ulysses Grant on December 7, 1870. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1871, and received commission on February 18, 1871. Service terminated on October 12, 1871, due to death.
Education:
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1848
Read law, 1850
Professional Career:
Clerk, Solicitor's Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1861-