About John Glenn
Lived 1795 – 1853 (aged 57). John Glenn was an American lawyer, judge and politician.
John Glenn (October 9, 1795 – July 8, 1853) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
Education and career
Born on October 9, 1795, in Elkton, Maryland, Glenn read law in 1817. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland until 1852, with the exception of a period of service as United States Attorney for the District of Maryland.
Federal judicial service
Glenn was nominated by President Millard Fillmore on March 18, 1852, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Judge Upton Scott Heath. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 19, 1852, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on July 8, 1853, due to his death near Catonsville, Maryland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Glenn?
American judge
When was John Glenn born?
John Glenn was born on 9 October 1795 in Elkton.
When did John Glenn die?
John Glenn died on 8 July 1853 in Catonsville, Maryland, Maryland.
What was John Glenn's occupation?
John Glenn was a lawyer, judge and politician.
What nationality was John Glenn?
John Glenn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Glenn. https://biography.guide/john-glenn-lawyer/
MLA: "John Glenn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-glenn-lawyer/.
Chicago: "John Glenn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-glenn-lawyer/.
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