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Walker, Jonathan Hoge
Born July 20, 1754, near Hogestown, PA
Died March 23, 1824, in Natchez, MS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by James Monroe on April 20, 1818, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 462. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission on April 20, 1818. Service terminated on March 23, 1824, due to death.
Education:
Dickinson College, 1787
Read law, 1790
Professional Career:
Died March 23, 1824, in Natchez, MS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by James Monroe on April 20, 1818, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 462. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1818, and received commission on April 20, 1818. Service terminated on March 23, 1824, due to death.
Education:
Dickinson College, 1787
Read law, 1790
Professional Career:
Continental Army soldier, Revolutionary War
Private practice, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, 1790-1806
President judge, Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania, Fourth Judicial District, 1806-1818