John Lowell
1743–1802 · Newburyport, MA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts | Judge | George Washington | Sep 26, 1789 | Appointment to Another Judicial Position, Feb 20, 1801 |
| U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit | Chief Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Death, May 6, 1802 |
Education
- Harvard College, 1760
- Read law, 1763
Professional Career
Private practice, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1763-1771, 1773, 1775; Selectman, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1771-1772, 1774, 1776; Massachusetts militia major, 1776; Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1777-1778, 1779-1781; State representative, Massachusetts, 1778, 1780-1782; Delegate, Massachusetts constitutional convention, 1780; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1782-1783; Judge, Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture, 1783-; Member, commission on the boundary between Massachusetts and New York, 1784; State senator, Massachusetts, 1784-1785