Isaac Newton Blackford
1786–1859 · Bound Brook, NJ
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court of Claims | Judge | Franklin Pierce (Democratic) | Mar 3, 1855 | Death, Dec 31, 1859 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), 1806
- Read law with Judge Gabriel Ford, Morristown, New Jersey, 1810
- Read law with Col. George McDonald, Somerville, New Jersey, 1810
Professional Career
Private practice, Indiana Territory, 1812-1813; First clerk and recorder, Washington County, Indiana Territory, 1813; Clerk, Indiana Territorial Legislature, 1813; State representative and speaker of the house, Indiana, 1817; Judge, Indiana Supreme Court, 1817-1853; Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1853-1855
Other Federal Judicial Service
- Judge, Circuit Court of Indiana Territory, First Judicial Circuit, 1814-1815