Egbert Benson
1746–1833 · New York, NY
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Second Circuit | Chief Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- King's College (now Columbia University), 1765
- Read law, 1769
Professional Career
Private practice, Red Hook, New York, 1772-1776; Representative, New York Provincial Congress, 1776; State assemblyman, New York, 1777-1781; Attorney general, State of New York, 1777-1789; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; U.S. representative from New York, 1789-1793, 1813-1815; Associate justice, Supreme Court of Judicature of New York, 1794-1801; Private practice, New York City, 1802-1813, 1815-1833