William McClung
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Education and career
Born on July 12, 1758, in Rockbridge County, Colony of Virginia, British America,[1] McClung graduated from Liberty Hall Academy (now Washington and Lee University) in 1785 and read law.[1] He entered private practice in Bardstown, District of Kentucky, Virginia (State of Kentucky from June 1, 1792) from 1791 to 1796.[1] He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1793.[1] He was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1796 to 1800.[1]
Federal judicial service
McClung was nominated by President John Adams on February 21, 1801, to the United States Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89.[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 24, 1801, and received his commission the same day.[1] His service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court.[1]
Later career and death
Following his departure from the federal bench, McClung was a Judge of the Kentucky Circuit Court in Nelson County until 1811.[1] He died in 1811 in Mason County, Kentucky.[1]
References
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- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j William McClung at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.Template:WikidataCheck
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Sources
- William McClung at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.Template:WikidataCheck
- The McClung genealogy - By William McClung
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