Jeremiah Smith
1759–1842 · Peterborough, NH
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit | Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- Harvard University
- Queens College (now Rutgers University), 1780
- Read law, 1786
Professional Career
Continental Army; Private practice, Peterborough, New Hampshire, 1786-1796; State representative, New Hampshire, 1798-1791; U.S. representative from New Hampshire, 1791-1797; U.S. attorney for the District of New Hampshire, 1797-1800; Judge, Rockingham County [New Hampshire] Probate Court, 1800-1801; Chief justice, Superior Court of Judicature of New Hampshire, 1802-1809, 1813-1816; Governor, New Hampshire, 1809-1810; Private practice, New Hampshire, 1810-1813, 1816-1820
Opinions on This Site
4 opinions from 1791 to 1802