David Sewall
1735–1825 · York, ME
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Maine | Judge | George Washington | Sep 26, 1789 | Resignation, Jan 9, 1818 |
Education
- Harvard College, A.B., 1755
- Read law, 1760
Professional Career
Private practice, York, Maine, 1760-, 1818-1825; Register of probates, York County, Maine, 1766-; Justice of the peace, Maine, 1767-; Member, York [Maine] Committee of Correspondance; Member, Legislative Council of Massachusetts, 1776-1777; Justice, Superior Court of Massachusetts, 1777-1789 (name changed to Supreme Judicial Court in 1780); Delegate, Massachusetts constitutional convention, 1779-1780