Bedford, Gunning Jr. Born 1747 in Philadelphia, PA Died March 30, 1812, in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware 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 March 30, 1812, due to death. Education: College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), 1771 Read law, 1779 Professional Career: Private practice, Delaware 1779-1783 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1783-1785 Attorney general, State of Delaware, 1784-1789 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 Member, Delaware Legislative Council, 1788 Research Collections Bibliography