Henry Potter (judge)
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Henry Potter (January 5, 1766 – December 20, 1857) was the longest-serving United States federal judge to sit on a single court and the longest-serving judge in active service. Potter served as a United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit and as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear and Pamptico Districts of North Carolina.
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Henry Potter | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Carolina | |
In office April 7, 1802 – December 20, 1857 | |
Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | John Sitgreaves |
Succeeded by | Asa Biggs |
Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit | |
In office May 9, 1801 – April 7, 1802 | |
Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
Succeeded by | Edward Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Potter (1766-01-05)January 5, 1766 Mecklenburg County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | December 20, 1857(1857-12-20) (aged 91) Fayetteville, North Carolina |
Education | read law |
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