James Houston (judge)

James Houston (October 10, 1767 – June 8, 1819) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

James Houston
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office April 21, 1806 – June 8, 1819
Appointed by	Thomas Jefferson
Preceded by	James Winchester
Succeeded by	Theodorick Bland
Personal details
Born	James Houston (1767-10-10)October 10, 1767 Chestertown, Maryland
Died	June 8, 1819(1819-06-08) (aged 51) Chestertown, Maryland
Education	read law

Education

Born in Chestertown, Maryland, Houston read law to enter the bar in 1806.^[1]

Federal judicial service

Houston was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 19, 1806, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Judge James Winchester. Houston was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission, on April 21, 1806. He served until his death on June 8, 1819, in Chestertown.^[1]