Prentiss, Samuel Born March 31, 1782, in Stonington, CT Died January 15, 1857, in Montpelier, VT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by John Tyler on April 8, 1842, to a seat vacated by Elijah Paine. Confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1842, and received commission on April 8, 1842. Service terminated on January 15, 1857, due to death. Education: Read law, 1802 Professional Career: Private practice, Montpelier, Vermont, 1803-1824 State representative, Vermont, 1824-1825 Justice, Vermont Supreme Court, 1825-1830; chief justice, 1829-1830 U.S. senator from Vermont, 1831-1842 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits