Peck, James Hawkins Born January 12, 1790, in Mossy Creek (now Jefferson City), TN Died April 29, 1836, in St. Charles, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Missouri Nominated by James Monroe on March 29, 1822, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 653. Confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1822, and received commission on April 5, 1822. Service terminated on April 29, 1836, due to death. Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1812- Private practice, Tennessee, -1818 Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1818-1822 Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, April 24, 1830; found not guilty by the U.S. Senate, January 31, 1831. Research Collections Bibliography