John Pickering
1737–1805 · Newington, NH
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire | Judge | George Washington | Feb 11, 1795 | Impeachment & Conviction, Mar 12, 1804 |
Education
- Read law
- Harvard College, 1761
Professional Career
Private practice, Greenland, New Hampshire; Private practice, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, -1783, 1788-1790; Delegate, New Hampshire constitutional conventions, 1781-1783, 1791-1792; State representative, New Hampshire, 1783-1787; Member, New Hampshire convention to ratify U.S. Constitution, 1788; State senator and member of Executive Council, -1790; President (governor), New Hampshire, 1790; Chief justice, New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature, 1790-1795