Pennybacker, Isaac Samuels Born September 3, 1805, in Pine Forge, VA Died January 12, 1847, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Received a recess appointment from Martin Van Buren on April 23, 1839, to a seat vacated by Alexander Caldwell; nominated to the same position by Martin Van Buren on January 29, 1840. Confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1840, and received commission on February 17, 1840. Service terminated on December 6, 1845, due to resignation. Education: Winchester Law School Professional Career: Private practice, Harrisonburg, Virginia, -1837 U.S. representative from Virginia, 1837-1839 U.S. senator from Virginia, 1845-1847 Research Collections