Wylie, Andrew Born February 25, 1814, in Connorsburg, PA Died August 1, 1905, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia [Supreme Court of the District of Columbia] Received a recess appointment from Abraham Lincoln on March 18, 1863, to a new seat authorized by 12 Stat. 762; nominated to the same position by Abraham Lincoln on January 5, 1864. Confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 1864, and received commission on January 20, 1864. Service terminated on May 1, 1885, due to retirement. Education: Transylvania University University of Indiana, 1832 Read law, 1837 Professional Career: Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1837-1848 Member, Pittsburgh City Council (no dates) Pittsburgh city attorney, 1845 Private practice, Alexandria, Virginia, 1848-c.1861 Private practice, Washington, DC, c.1861-1863 Private practice, Washington, DC, 1885-1905 Research Collections