Upton Scott Heath

Upton Scott Heath (October 10, 1784 – February 21, 1852) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

Upton Scott Heath
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office
April 4, 1836  February 21, 1852
Appointed byAndrew Jackson
Preceded byElias Glenn
Succeeded byJohn Glenn
Personal details
Born
Upton Scott Heath

(1784-10-10)October 10, 1784
Maryland
DiedFebruary 21, 1852(1852-02-21) (aged 67)
Baltimore, Maryland

Education and career

Born on October 10, 1784, in Maryland, Heath was in private practice in Maryland until 1835. He was a city councilman for Baltimore, Maryland from 1825 to 1826.[1]

Federal judicial service

Heath was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on April 1, 1836, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Judge Elias Glenn. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 4, 1836, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on February 21, 1852, due to his death in Baltimore.[1]

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