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First African American judge born

April 17, 1823 - July 11, 1915 (92)

Mifflin Wistar GibbsMifflin Wistar Gibbs was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became the nation's first African American judge in 1873. He also served as U.S. consul to Madagascar from 1850-1858.

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