Born: 1757
London, England

Died: October 10, 1821
Annapolis, Maryland

William Kilty

Chief Judge, Circuit Court of the District of Columbia

Received a recess appointment from Thomas Jefferson on March 23, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 103; nominated to the same position by Thomas Jefferson on January 6, 1802. Confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1802, and received commission on January 26, 1802. Service terminated on January 27, 1806, due to resignation.

Education:

Read law College of St. Omer, France

Professional Career:

Continental Army, 4th Maryland Regiment, 1778-1783; surgeon’s mate, 1778-1780; surgeon, 1780-1783
Compiler of the laws, State of Maryland, 1798-1800
Chancellor, State of Maryland, 1806-1821

Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Md.

  • Papers, 1662-1827. 46 items; finding aid; collection contains letters sent to Kilty.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts