James Witherell
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James Witherell (June 16, 1759 – January 9, 1838) was an American politician. He served as a United States representative from Vermont and as a Judge of the Supreme Court for the Territory of Michigan.
Quick Facts 4th Secretary of Michigan Territory, Appointed by ...
James Witherell | |
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4th Secretary of Michigan Territory | |
In office January 15, 1828 – May 20, 1830 | |
Appointed by | John Quincy Adams |
Preceded by | William Woodbridge |
Succeeded by | John T. Mason |
Michigan Territorial Supreme Court Justice | |
In office April 23, 1808 – January 15, 1828 | |
Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson James Monroe |
Preceded by | Frederick Bates |
Succeeded by | William Woodbridge |
Member of the US House of Representatives from Vermont's 1st Congressional District | |
In office March 4, 1807 – May 1, 1808 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Olin |
Succeeded by | Samuel Shaw |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1798–1802 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1759-06-16)June 16, 1759 Mansfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | January 9, 1838(1838-01-09) (aged 78) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Amy Witherell |
Children | James Cullen Columbus Witherell, Sarah Myra Witherell Watson and Benjamin F. H. Witherell |
Profession | medicine, congressman, judge |
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