John Samuel Sherburne
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804 and confirmed by voice vote, John Samuel Sherburne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1757–1830
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1804
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Pickering
- Succeeded by
- Matthew Harvey
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | District of New Hampshire succeeded John Pickering | Jefferson (N) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Harvard University | ||
| Read law | 1776 | |
| Dartmouth College | 1776 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Samuel Sherburne?
- President Thomas Jefferson appointed John Samuel Sherburne to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire in 1804.
- What was John Samuel Sherburne's confirmation vote?
- John Samuel Sherburne was confirmed by voice vote on March 24, 1804. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Samuel Sherburne on?
- John Samuel Sherburne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire.
Sources
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26 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).