Charles Willing Byrd
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Charles Willing Byrd (July 26, 1770 – August 25, 1828) was an American politician who was the Secretary of the Northwest Territory, acting Governor of the Northwest Territory and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Ohio.
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Charles Willing Byrd | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Ohio | |
In office March 3, 1803 – August 25, 1828 | |
Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 201 |
Succeeded by | William Creighton Jr. |
Acting Governor of the Northwest Territory | |
In office 1802–1803 | |
Appointed by | Operation of law |
Preceded by | Arthur St. Clair |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Secretary of the Northwest Territory | |
In office 1800–1803 | |
Appointed by | John Adams |
Preceded by | William Henry Harrison |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Willing Byrd (1770-07-26)July 26, 1770 Westover Plantation, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | August 25, 1828(1828-08-25) (aged 58) Sinking Spring, Ohio, U.S. |
Resting place | Sinking Spring, Ohio, U.S. |
Spouse | Hannah Miles Byrd |
Children | Jane Byrd Long, Samuel Otway Byrd |
Parent(s) | William Byrd III Mary Willing Byrd |
Relatives | William Byrd II (grandfather) |
Education | Read law |
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