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John Cadwalader
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
John Cadwalader served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by James Buchanan and confirmed Apr 24, 1858 by a 30–8 Senate vote.
- Appointed by
- James Buchanan
- Confirmed
- Apr 24, 1858
- Senate vote
- 30–8
- Born
- 1805
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaJames Buchanan · Apr 24, 1858 – Jan 26, 1879
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaB.A., 1821
- Read law1825
Career
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1825-1855; Solicitor, Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1830; Vice provost, Law Academy of Philadelphia, 1833-1853; Pennsylvania State Militia captain, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1844; U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, 1855-1857
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