Smalley, David Allen Born April 6, 1809, in Middlebury, VT Died March 10, 1877, in Burlington, VT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by Franklin Pierce on February 2, 1857, to a seat vacated by Samuel Prentiss. Confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1857, and received commission on February 3, 1857. Service terminated on March 10, 1877, due to death. Education: Read law, 1831 Professional Career: Private practice, Jericho, Vermont, 1831-1836 Postmaster, Jericho, Vermont, 1831-1836 Private practice, Lowell, Vermont, 1836 Private practice, Burlington, Vermont, 1836-1857 State senator, Vermont, 1843-1844 U.S. collector of customs, Vermont, 1853-1857