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Hall, Willard
Born December 24, 1780, in Westford, MA
Died May 10, 1875, in Wilmington, DE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Received a recess appointment from James Monroe on May 6, 1823, to a seat vacated by John Fisher; nominated to the same position by James Monroe on December 5, 1823. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1823, and received commission on December 9, 1823. Service terminated on December 6, 1871, due to retirement.
Education:
Harvard College, 1799
Read law, 1803
Professional Career:
Died May 10, 1875, in Wilmington, DE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Received a recess appointment from James Monroe on May 6, 1823, to a seat vacated by John Fisher; nominated to the same position by James Monroe on December 5, 1823. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1823, and received commission on December 9, 1823. Service terminated on December 6, 1871, due to retirement.
Education:
Harvard College, 1799
Read law, 1803
Professional Career:
Private practice, Dover, Delaware, 1803-1823
Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1811-1814, 1821-1823
U.S. representative from Delaware, 1817-1821