Paca, William Born October 31, 1740, in Abingdon, MD Died October 13, 1799, in Wye Island, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Received a recess appointment from George Washington on December 22, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73; nominated to the same position by George Washington on February 8, 1790. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 1790, and received commission on February 10, 1790. Service terminated on October 13, 1799, due to death. Education: Inner Temple, London, England College of Philadelphia, M.A., 1759 Read law, 1761 Professional Career: Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1763- Member, Lower House, Maryland Proprietary Assembly, 1767-1774 Delegate, First and Second Continental Congresses, 1774-1779 Signer of Declaration of Independence, 1776 State senator, Maryland, 1776-1777, 1778-1780 Judge, Maryland General Court, 1778 Judge, Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture, 1780-1782 Governor, Maryland, 1782-1785 State delegate, Maryland, 1786 Research Collections Bibliography