Pendleton, Philip Clayton Born November 24, 1779, in Beckley County, VA Died April 3, 1863, in Beckley County, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Received a recess appointment from John Quincy Adams on May 6, 1825, to a seat vacated by John George Jackson. Service terminated on July 29, 1825, due to resignation. Education: Princeton University, Dickinson College Read law, c. 1800 Professional Career: Private practice and farming, 1800-1863