James Houston (October 10, 1767 – June 8, 1819) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

James Houston
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office
April 21, 1806 – June 8, 1819
Appointed byThomas Jefferson
Preceded byJames Winchester
Succeeded byTheodorick Bland
Personal details
Born
James Houston

(1767-10-10)October 10, 1767
Chestertown, Maryland
DiedJune 8, 1819(1819-06-08) (aged 51)
Chestertown, Maryland
Educationread law

Education

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Born in Chestertown, Maryland, Houston read law to enter the bar in 1806.[1]

Federal judicial service

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Houston was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 19, 1806, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Judge James Winchester. Houston was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission, on April 21, 1806. He served until his death on June 8, 1819, in Chestertown.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
1806—1819
Succeeded by