Philemon Dickerson
1788–1862 · Morris County, NJ
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey | Judge | Martin Van Buren (Democratic) | Mar 2, 1841 | Death, Dec 10, 1862 |
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1808
- Read law, 1813
Professional Career
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1813-1816; Private practice, Paterson, New Jersey, 1816-1821, 1822-1833, 1837-1839; State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1821-1822; U.S. representative from New Jersey, 1833-1836, 1839-1841; Governor, New Jersey, 1836-1837
Opinions on This Site
4 opinions from 1866 to 1871