William Marbury
William Marbury (November 15, 1762 – 1835[1]) was one of the famous "Midnight Judges". Due to President John Adams's work in the night before he was to leave office, Marbury was to be appointed a Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia. He was appointed there to give the Federalists a stronghold in the judicial branch. Marbury tried to take office as one of these judges, but was blocked by James Madison when Thomas Jefferson took office. He was blocked because he, although appointed as judge, never got his paperwork saying he was a judge sent to him. Due to this, Marbury sued, resulting in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison. This case took place in 1803
Early life
William Marbury was born in Piscataway, Maryland. Named after his father, Marbury spent most of his early life in Maryland around his home.
Marbury's former Georgetown home is now known as "Forrest-Marbury House" and serves as the Ukrainian Embassy to the U.S.[2]
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