Philip Barton Key
1757–1815 · near Charlestown, MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit | Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Appointment to Another Judicial Position, Mar 3, 1801 |
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit | Chief Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Mar 3, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- Middle Temple, London, England, 1784
- Read law, 1785
Professional Career
Fought with the British Army in the Revolutionary War, 1777-1781; Private practice, Leonardtown, Maryland, 1787-1790; Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1790-1794, 1799-1800; State delegate, Maryland, 1794-1799; Private practice, Montgomery County, Maryland, 1802-1807; Counsel, Hon. Samuel Chase, Supreme Court of the United States, during Senate impeachment trial, 1805; U.S. representative from Maryland, 1807-1813; Private practice, Georgetown, D.C., 1813-1815