Treat, Samuel Hubbel Jr. Born June 21, 1811, in Plainfield, NY Died March 27, 1887, in Springfield, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 3, 1855, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 606. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1855, and received commission on March 3, 1855. Service terminated on March 27, 1887, due to death. Education: Read law, 1834 Professional Career: Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1834-1839 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, 1839-1841 Justice, Illinois Supreme Court, 1841-1855; chief justice, 1848-1855 Research Collections Bibliography