Upton Scott Heath
American judge
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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.
Appointed byAndrew Jackson
Preceded byElias Glenn
Succeeded byJohn Glenn
BornUpton Scott Heath
October 10, 1784
October 10, 1784
Upton Scott Heath | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland | |
| In office April 4, 1836 – February 21, 1852 | |
| Appointed by | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | Elias Glenn |
| Succeeded by | John Glenn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Upton Scott Heath October 10, 1784 |
| Died | February 21, 1852 (aged 67) |
Education and career
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]