John Charles Watrous
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John Charles Watrous (August 1, 1801 – June 17, 1874) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Texas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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John Charles Watrous | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | |
In office February 21, 1857 – April 19, 1870 | |
Appointed by | operation of law |
Preceded by | Seat established by 11 Stat. 164 |
Succeeded by | Joel C. C. Winch |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Texas | |
In office May 29, 1846 – February 21, 1857 | |
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Seat established by 9 Stat. 1 |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
In office 1837 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Charles Watrous (1801-08-01)August 1, 1801 Colchester, Connecticut |
Died | June 17, 1874(1874-06-17) (aged 72) |
Education | Union College (A.B.) read law |
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