Samuel Rossiter Betts
1786–1868 · Richmond, MA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York | Judge | John Quincy Adams (Jeffersonian Republican) | Dec 21, 1826 | Resignation, Apr 30, 1867 |
Education
- Williams College, 1806
- Read law, 1807
Professional Career
Private practice, Monticello, New York, 1809-1812; U.S. Army, 1812-1814; Division judge advocate, General Court Martial, New York State Detached Militia, 1814-; U.S. representative from New York, 1815-1817; Private practice, Newburgh, New York, 1817-1823; District attorney, Orange County, New York, 1821-1823; Judge, Supreme Court of Judicature of New York, Circuit Court Branch, 1823-1826