James Dunlop (judge)

James Dunlop (March 28, 1793 – May 6, 1872) was a United States Circuit Judge and later Chief United States Circuit Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.

James Dunlop
Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia
In office
November 27, 1855  March 3, 1863
Appointed byFranklin Pierce
Preceded byWilliam Cranch
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia
In office
October 3, 1845  November 27, 1855
Appointed byJames K. Polk
Preceded byBuckner Thruston
Succeeded byWilliam Matthew Merrick
Personal details
Born
James Dunlop

(1793-03-28)March 28, 1793
Georgetown, Maryland
DiedMay 6, 1872(1872-05-06) (aged 79)
Georgetown, D.C.
EducationPrinceton University (A.B.)
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