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Charles Swayne

Charles Swayne

Florida Northern District Court

Born 1842 in Guyencourt, DE

Died 1907

FJC ID: 2321

Charles Swayne (August 10, 1842 – July 5, 1907) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. In 1904, he was impeached, but remained on the bench after the impeachment trial ended in an acquittal.

Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. Private practice, Pensacola, Florida
    1885–1889
  2. Republican candidate for Florida Supreme Court
    1888
  3. Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1871–1885

Appointments

  1. Florida Northern District Court
    1890–1907 · Appointed by Benjamin Harrison (Republican)
    Term ended: Death