Oliver Wolcott
1760–1833 · Litchfield, CT
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Second Circuit | Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- Yale College, 1778
- Read law, 1781
Professional Career
Continental Army, 1777-1779; Clerk, Connecticut Committee on Pay-Table, 1781-1782; Member, Connecticut Committee on Pay-Table, 1782-1784; Commissioner to settle claims of Connecticut against the United States, 1784-1788; Comptroller of public accounts, State of Connecticut, 1788-1789; Auditor, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1789-1791; Comptroller, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1791-1795; Commission merchant, New York City, 1793-1815; Secretary of the Treasury, 1795-1800; Farmer, 1815-1816; Governor, Connecticut, 1817-1827; Candidate for governor, Connecticut, 1827