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Magill, Charles
Born April 15, 1759, in County Kerry, Ireland
Died April 18, 1827, in Winchester, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by John Adams on February 25, 1801, to a seat vacated by Philip Barton Key. Confirmed by the Senate on February 26, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court.
Education:
Read law
Professional Career:
Died April 18, 1827, in Winchester, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by John Adams on February 25, 1801, to a seat vacated by Philip Barton Key. Confirmed by the Senate on February 26, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court.
Education:
Read law
Professional Career:
Continental Army colonel, Revolutionary War
Private practice, Winchester, Virginia, 1785-1789, -1799, 1802-1804
Deputy state's attorney, Frederick County, Virginia, 1789-
State senator, Virginia, 1799-1800
Mayor, Winchester, Virginia, 1805
Private practice/planter, Winchester, Virginia, 1806-1827