Brearley, David Born June 11, 1741, in Trenton, NJ Died August 16, 1790, in Trenton, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by George Washington on September 25, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. Service terminated on August 16, 1790, due to death. Education: Read law College of New Jersey Professional Career: Private practice, Allentown, Pennsylvania, -1776 Continental Army, 1776-1779 Chief justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1779-1789 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 Research Collections Bibliography