Andrew Wylie
Associate Justice, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia]
Received a recess appointment from Abraham Lincoln on March 18, 1863, to a new seat created by 12 Stat. 762; nominated to the same position by Abraham Lincoln on January 5, 1864; Confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 1864, and received commission on January 20, 1864. Service terminated on May 1, 1885, due to retirement.
Education:
Transylvania University
University of Indiana, 1832
Read Law, 1837
Professional Career:
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1837-1848
Member, Pittsburgh City Council (no dates)
Pittsburgh city attorney, 1845
Private practice, Alexandria, Virginia, 1848-c.1861
Private practice, Washington, D.C., c.1861-1863
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1885-1905