John Tyler
1747–1813 · York County, VA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia | Judge | James Madison (Jeffersonian Republican) | Jan 7, 1811 | Death, Jan 6, 1813 |
Education
- Read law
- College of William and Mary
Professional Career
Planter and private practice, Charles City County, Virginia; Continental Army, 1775; State delegate, Virginia, 1777-1788; speaker, 1781-1784; Judge, Virginia High Court of Admiralty, 1776-1788; Member, Virginia Council of State, 1780-1781; Vice-president, convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1788; Judge, General Court of Virginia, 1788-; Governor, Virginia, 1808-1811