Francis Hopkinson
1737–1791 · Philadelphia, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania | Judge | George Washington | Sep 26, 1789 | Death, May 9, 1791 |
Education
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), A.B., 1757
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), A.M., 1760
Professional Career
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1761-1766; Collector of customs, Salem, New Jersey, 1763; Merchant, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1768-1772; Collector of customs, New Castle, Delaware, 1772-1773; Private practice, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1773-1774; Member, Governor's Council of New Jersey, 1774-1776; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1776; Member, Navy Board, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776-1777; Treasurer, Continental Loan Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1778-1781; Judge, Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania, 1779-1789
Opinions on This Site
1 opinion from 1782 to 1782