Ross Wilkins
1799–1872 · Pittsburgh, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Michigan | Judge | Andrew Jackson (Democratic) | Jan 26, 1837 | Reassignment, Feb 24, 1863 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Judge | None (reassignment) (None (reassignment)) | Feb 24, 1863 | Retirement, Feb 18, 1870 |
Education
- Dickinson College, 1816
- Read law, 1820
Professional Career
Prosecutor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1821-1823; Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1823-1832; State representative, Pennsylvania, 1829-1830; Recorder, Detroit, Michigan, 1837; Retired attorney, Detroit, Michigan, 1869-1872
Other Federal Judicial Service
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Michigan Territory, 1832-1837