Born: January 10, 1775
Calvert County, Maryland

Died: January 11, 1870
Prince George’s County, Maryland

James Sewall Morsell

Judge, Circuit Court of the District of Columbia

Nominated by James Madison on January 7, 1815, to a seat vacated by Nicholas Fitzhugh. Confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1815, and received commission on January 11, 1815. Service terminated on March 3, 1863, due to abolition of the court.

Frame Dimensions
52 x 42.5

Canvas Dimensions
48.5 x 38.5

Overall Condition
Excellent. Small nicks to frame.

Artist
Artist not identified.

Year Painted
1980

Professional Career:

Private practice, Georgetown, D.C., -1815
U.S. Army, 1813-1814

Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts