Mahlon Dickerson
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey | Judge | Martin Van Buren (Democratic) | Jul 23, 1840 | Resignation, Feb 16, 1841 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), A.B., 1789
- Read law, 1793
Professional Career
Private practice, Morristown, New Jersey, 1793-1794, 1794-1796; New Jersey Detached Militia private, Second Regiment of Cavalry, 1794; Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1797-1810; Miner/iron manufacturer, Morris County, New Jersey, 1810-1853; Judge, Mayor's Court; Member, Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Common Council, 1799; Commissioner of bankruptcy, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1802; Adjutant-general for Pennsylvania, 1805-1808; City recorder, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1808-1810; State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1811-1813; Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1813-1815; Reporter, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1813-1814; Governor, New Jersey, 1815-1817; U.S. senator from New Jersey, 1817-1833; Vice-president, New Jersey State Council, 1833; Secretary of the U.S. Navy, 1834-1838