McDonald, David Born May 8, 1803, in Millersburg, KY Died August 25, 1869, in Indianapolis, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Indiana Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on December 12, 1864, to a seat vacated by Albert S. White. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 1864, and received commission on December 13, 1864. Service terminated on August 25, 1869, due to death. Education: Read law, 1830 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, Indiana, 1830- State representative, Indiana, 1833-1834 Prosecutor, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Indiana, 1834-1837 Private practice, Indiana, -1839 Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, 1839-1852 Professor of law, University of Indiana, 1842-1852 Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1853-1864 Research Collections Bibliography