Portrait of a seated James Marshall with a beard wearing a suit and vest against a brown background.

Born: March 12, 1764
Fauquier County, Virginia

Died: April 26, 1848
Fauquier County, Virginia

James Markham Marshall

Judge, Circuit Court of the District of Columbia

Nominated by John Adams on February 28, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 103. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Service terminated on November 16, 1803, due to resignation.

Education:

Read law

Professional Career:

Continental Army captain, 1st Virginia Regiment, 1779
Private practice, Fayette County, Kentucky, 1788-
Private practice, Alexandria, D.C., -1801
Private practice, Winchester, Virginia, 1803-1848

Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va.

  • Ambler family papers, 1789-1931; 4 items; letters received.
  • Conrad family papers, 1794-1959; 392 items; correspondence.

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

  • Marshall family papers, 1763-1824; 42 items; finding aid; correspondence.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts