Hopkinson, Joseph Born November 12, 1770, in Philadelphia, PA Died January 15, 1842, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Received a recess appointment from John Quincy Adams on October 23, 1828, to a seat vacated by Richard Peters; nominated to the same position by John Quincy Adams on December 11, 1828. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1829, and received commission on February 23, 1829. Service terminated on January 15, 1842, due to death. Education: University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1786 Read law, 1791 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia and Easton, Pennsylvania, 1791-1814 U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, 1815-1819 Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1819-1820, 1823-1828 Private practice, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1820-1823 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1821-1822 Research Collections Bibliography