Peters, Richard Born June 22, 1744, in (Belmont), Philadelphia, PA Died August 22, 1828, in (Belmont), Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George Washington on January 12, 1792, to a seat vacated by William Lewis. Confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1792, and received commission on January 12, 1792. Service terminated on April 20, 1818, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Reassigned on April 20, 1818, to a new seat authorized by 3 Stat. 462. Service terminated on August 22, 1828, due to death. Education: College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), 1761 Read law, 1763 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1763-1771, 1783-1787 Continental Army, 1771 Register of admiralty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1771-1776 Secretary and member, Continental Board of War, 1776-1781 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1782-1783 State representative, Pennsylvania, 1787-1790 State senator, Pennsylvania, 1791-1792 Research Collections Bibliography