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    William Stephens (Georgia)

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    William Stephens

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    Prior offices
    U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia
    Personal
    Birthplace
    Georgia

    William Stephens was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Georgia. He was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on January 6, 1802. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1802, and received commission that same day. He resigned on October 13, 1818.

    Professional career[edit]

    • Continental Army Second Lieutenant, Revolutionary War
    • Colonel, Chatham County Militia, Georgia
    • Clerk, Common House of Assembly, Georgia, 1775-
    • Attorney general, Georgia, -1776
    • Chief justice, Georgia Supreme Court, 1780-
    • President, City of Savannah, Georgia, 1787-
    • Mayor, City of Savannah, Georgia, 1793-1795
    • Judge, Superior Court, State of Georgia

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