John Glenn

Deceased Person

1795 – 1853

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Who was John Glenn?

John Glenn was a Maryland attorney and federal judge.

Born in Elkton, Maryland, Glenn read law to enter the bar in 1817. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland for a time, and then became the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. He 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 Upton S. Heath. The following day, Glenn was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission. He served on the court until his death, near Catonsville, Maryland.

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Born
Oct 9, 1795
Elkton
Died
Jul 8, 1853

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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