Richard Bassett
1745–1815 · Cecil County, MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Third Circuit | Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Feb 20, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- Read law
Professional Career
Member, Council of Safety, Dover, Delaware, 1776-1786; Delaware State Militia company captain, Dover Light Horse Regiment, 1777-1781; Member, Delaware Legislative Council, 1782; State representative, Delaware, 1786; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1787-1789; U.S. senator from Delaware, 1789-1793; Chief justice, Delaware Court of Common Pleas, 1793-1799; Governor, Delaware, 1799-1801; Planter, Cecil County, Maryland, 1802-1815