George Purnell Fisher
1817–1899 · Milford, DE
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) | Associate Justice | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Mar 11, 1863 | Resignation, May 1, 1870 |
Education
- Dickinson College, 1838
Professional Career
Private practice, Dover, Delaware, 1841-; Clerk, Delaware State Senate, 1843; State representative, Delaware, 1844; Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1846-1847; Aide-de-camp, Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Young, Commander of Delaware Militia, 1846-; Confidential clerk, U.S. Secretary of State, 1849-1850; Commissioner to settle claims of U.S. citizens against Brazil, 1850-1852; Private secretary, Pres. Millard Fillmore, 1852-; Attorney general, State of Delaware, 1855-1860; U.S. representative from Delaware, 1861-1863; First Delaware Cavalry colonel, 1863; U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, 1870-1875; First auditor, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1889-1893