John Gilchrist | |
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Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims | |
In office 1855–1858 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Isaac Blackford |
Judge of the Court of Claims | |
In office March 3, 1855 – April 29, 1858 | |
Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Seat established by 10 Stat. 612 |
Succeeded by | Edward G. Loring |
Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
In office 1848–1855 | |
Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
In office 1840–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John James Gilchrist February 16, 1809 Medford, Massachusetts |
Died | April 29, 1858 Washington, D.C. | (aged 49)
Education | Harvard University Harvard Law School |
John James Gilchrist (February 16, 1809 – April 29, 1858) was a Justice and chief justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and a judge and Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims.