About James Houston
Lived 1767 – 1819 (aged 51). James Houston was an American lawyer and judge.
James Houston (October 10, 1767 – June 8, 1819) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
Education
Born in Chestertown, Maryland, Houston read law to enter the bar in 1806.
Federal judicial service
Houston was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on April 19, 1806, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Judge James Winchester. Houston was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission, on April 21, 1806. He served until his death on June 8, 1819, in Chestertown.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Houston?
American judge
When was James Houston born?
James Houston was born on 10 October 1767 in Chestertown.
When did James Houston die?
James Houston died on 8 June 1819 in Chestertown, Maryland, Maryland.
What was James Houston's occupation?
James Houston was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was James Houston?
James Houston was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Houston (judge)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Houston. https://biography.guide/james-houston-lawyer/
MLA: "James Houston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-houston-lawyer/.
Chicago: "James Houston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-houston-lawyer/.
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