Philip Pendelton Barbour
Philip Pendelton Barbour (1783-1841) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the Supreme Court in 1836 after a nomination from President Andrew Jackson. Barbour served on the Supreme Court until February 15, 1841, when he resigned for health reasons. He passed away only ten days later. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Barbour served on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.[1]
Barbour was one of seven justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Jackson, though only six justices were confirmed. He served during The Taney Court.[2]
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Professional career
- 1827-1830: United States Representative from Virginia
- 1825-1827: Judge of the Virginia General Court
- 1821-1823: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- 1815-1825: United States Representative from Virginia
- 1812-1814: Member, Virginia House of Delegates
- 1802-1812: Attorney in private practice, Orange County, Virginia
- 1800-1801: Attorney in private practice, Kentucky[1]
Federal judicial career
Supreme Court
Barbour was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson on December 28, 1835, to fill the vacancy left by Justice Gabriel Duvall. Barbour was confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on February 25, 1841.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Peter Vivian Daniel.
Eastern District of Virginia
Barbour received a recess appointment from President Andrew Jackson on October 8, 1830. On December 14, 1830, he was officially nominated to the Eastern District of Virginia. Barbour was confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1830, and received commission that same day. He served on this court until he was appointed to the Supreme Court.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Peter Vivian Daniel.
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| Preceded by: George Hay |
Eastern District of Virginia 1830–1835 |
Succeeded by: Peter Vivian Daniel |
| Preceded by: Gabriel Duvall |
Supreme Court 1836–1841 Seat #5 |
Succeeded by: Peter Vivian Daniel
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