William Wilkins
1779–1865 · Carlisle, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania | Judge | James Monroe (Jeffersonian Republican) | May 12, 1824 | Resignation, Apr 14, 1831 |
Education
- Read law, 1801
- Dickinson College, 1802
Professional Career
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1801-1806, 1808-1815, 1836-1843, 1845-, 1858-1865; Private practice, Lexington, Kentucky, 1806-1807; President, Pittsburgh [Pennsylvania] City Council, 1816-1819; State representative, Pennsylvania, 1819-1820; President judge, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Fifth Judicial District, 1820-1824; U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, 1829-1830, 1843-1844; U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, 1831-1834; Minister to Russia, U.S. Department of State, 1834-1836; Secretary of War, 1844-1845; State senator, Pennsylvania, 1855-1857