Hopkinson, Francis Born October 2, 1737, in Philadelphia, PA Died May 9, 1791, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George Washington on September 24, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. Service terminated on May 9, 1791, due to death. Education: College of Philadelphia, A.B., 1757 College of Philadelphia, A.M., 1760 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1761-1766 Collector of customs, Salem, New Jersey, 1763 Merchant, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1768-1772 Collector of customs, New Castle, Delaware, 1772-1773 Private practice, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1773-1774 Member, Governor's Council of New Jersey, 1774-1776 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1776 Member, Navy Board, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776-1777 Treasurer, Continental Loan Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1778-1781 Judge, Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania, 1779-1789 Research Collections Bibliography