William Paca
1740–1799 · Abingdon, MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland | Judge | George Washington | Feb 10, 1790 | Death, Oct 13, 1799 |
Education
- Inner Temple, London, England
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), M.A., 1759
- Read law, 1761
Professional Career
Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1763-; Member, Lower House, Maryland Proprietary Assembly, 1767-1774; Delegate, First and Second Continental Congresses, 1774-1779; Signer of Declaration of Independence, 1776; State senator, Maryland, 1776-1777, 1778-1780; Judge, Maryland General Court, 1778; Judge, Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture, 1780-1782; Governor, Maryland, 1782-1785; State delegate, Maryland, 1786