John Buchanan (Maryland judge)
John Buchanan | |
|---|---|
| Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1824–1844 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah Chase |
| Succeeded by | Stevenson Archer |
| Justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1806–1824 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1797–1799 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1772 Prince George's County, Maryland, British America |
| Died | November 6, 1844 (aged 71–72) Williamsport, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse | Sophia Williams |
| Children | 1 |
John Buchanan (1772–November 6, 1844) was a Maryland politician and long-serving Justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals, sitting on the court from 1806 to 1844, and serving as chief justice from 1824 to 1844.