John Thompson Nixon
1820–1889 · Fairton, NJ
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey | Judge | Ulysses Grant (Republican) | Apr 28, 1870 | Death, Sep 28, 1889 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), 1841
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.M., 1843
- Read law, 1844
Professional Career
Private practice, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1845-1859, 1863-1870; State assemblyman, New Jersey 1848-1850; speaker, 1850; U.S. representative from New Jersey, 1859-1863
Opinions on This Site
1 opinion from 1878 to 1878
- Caller v. McNabb 1878