Bassett, Richard Born April 2, 1745, in Cecil County, MD Died September 15, 1815, in Cecil County, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Third Circuit Nominated by John Adams on February 18, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received commission on February 20, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court. Education: Read law Professional Career: Member, Council of Safety, Dover, Delaware, 1776-1786 Delaware State Militia company captain, Dover Light Horse Regiment, 1777-1781 Member, Delaware Legislative Council, 1782 State representative, Delaware, 1786 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1787-1789 U.S. senator from Delaware, 1789-1793 Chief justice, Delaware Court of Common Pleas, 1793-1799 Governor, Delaware, 1799-1801 Planter, Cecil County, Maryland, 1802-1815 Research Collections Bibliography