William Stephens
1752–1819 · Bewlie, GA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia | Judge | Thomas Jefferson (Jeffersonian Republican) | Jan 26, 1802 | Resignation, Oct 13, 1818 |
Professional Career
Continental Army second lieutenant, Revolutionary War; Chatham County [Georgia] Militia colonel; Clerk, Georgia Commons House of Assembly, 1775-; Attorney general, Province of Georgia, -1776; Chief justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, 1780-; President, Savannah, Georgia, 1787-; Mayor, Savannah, Georgia, 1793-1795; Judge, Superior Court of Georgia