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William Lewis (1751-1819)

January 1, 2009
  • William Lewis
     
  • William Lewis
     

Education: Studied law under Nicholas Waln

Admitted to Bar: November 1773

Professional Career:

  • Pennsylvania Legislature, Member 1787, 1789
  • District Judge, 1792
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Attorney 1789-1791; Judge 1791-1792

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