James Houston

James Houston

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the District of Maryland

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Personal

Birthplace

Chestertown, Md.

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James Houston was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 19, 1806. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1806, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on June 8, 1819. Houston was succeeded in this position by Theodorick Bland.

Early life and education

• Read law, 1806

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Maryland

Houston was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 19, 1806. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1806, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on June 8, 1819. Houston was succeeded in this position by Theodorick Bland.

External links

• Judge Houston's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: James Winchester	District of Maryland 1806–1819 Seat #1	Succeeded by: Theodorick Bland