Parke, Benjamin Born September 2, 1777, NJ Died July 12, 1835, in Salem, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Indiana Nominated by James Monroe on March 5, 1817, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 390. Confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 1817, and received commission on March 6, 1817. Service terminated on July 12, 1835, due to death. Education: Read law, ca. 1800 Professional Career: Private practice, Vincennes, Indiana Territory, 1801-1804 Attorney general, Indiana Territory, 1804-1808 Territorial representative, Indiana Territory, 1805 Delegate to U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana Territory, 1805-1808 Staff member, Gov. William Henry Harrison, Indiana Territory, 1808 Judge, Supreme Court of Indiana Territory, 1808-1816 U.S. Army, 1811 President judge, Indiana Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit, 1816-1817 Indian agent, 1818 Research Collections Bibliography