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Nathaniel Pendleton

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia

Nathaniel Pendleton served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia. Appointed by George Washington and confirmed Sep 26, 1789.

Appointed by
George Washington
Confirmed
Sep 26, 1789
Born
1756

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of GeorgiaGeorge Washington · Sep 26, 1789 – Sep 1, 1796

Education

  • Read law

Career

Continental Army, 1775-1783; Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, -1789; State representative, Georgia, 1786; Attorney general, State of Georgia, 1786-1787; Chief justice, Superior Court of Georgia, 1789; Private practice, Dutchess County, New York, 1796-; Judge, Dutchess County [New York] Court, -1821

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Nathaniel Pendleton, District Court for the District of Georgia,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1386221/nathaniel-pendleton (accessed 2026-10-15).