John Gilchrist (judge)
John Gilchrist | |
|---|---|
| Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims | |
| In office 1855–1858 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Blackford |
| Judge of the Court of Claims | |
| In office March 3, 1855 – April 29, 1858 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 10 Stat. 612 |
| Succeeded by | Edward G. Loring |
| Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
| In office 1848–1855 | |
| Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature | |
| In office 1840–1855 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John James Gilchrist February 16, 1809 Medford, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 29, 1858 (aged 49) Washington, D.C. |
| Education | Harvard University Harvard Law School |
John James Gilchrist (February 16, 1809 – April 29, 1858) was a Justice and chief justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and a judge and Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims.