David McDonald
1803–1869 · Millersburg, KY
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Dec 13, 1864 | Death, Aug 25, 1869 |
Education
- Read law, 1830
Professional Career
Private practice, Washington, Indiana, 1830-; State representative, Indiana, 1833-1834; Prosecutor, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1834-1837; Private practice, Indiana, -1839; Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, 1839-1852; Professor of law, University of Indiana, 1842-1852; Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1853-1864;
Opinions on This Site
2 opinions from 1857 to 1858
- Lafitte v. Lawton 1858
- Dart v. Houston 1857