Peckham, Rufus Wheeler Born November 8, 1838, in Albany, NY Died October 24, 1909, in Altamont, NY Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Grover Cleveland on December 3, 1895, to a seat vacated by Howell E. Jackson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1895, and received commission on December 9, 1895. Service terminated on October 24, 1909, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Second Circuit, February 3, 1896-October 24, 1909 First Circuit, October 20, 1902-December 7, 1902 Education: Read law, 1859 Professional Career: Private practice, Albany, New York, 1859-1883 District attorney, Albany County, New York, 1869-1872 Corporation counsel, Albany, New York, 1881-1883 Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 1883-1886 Judge, New York State Court of Appeals, 1886-1895 Research Collections