Casey, Joseph Born December 17, 1814, in Ringgold Manor, MD Died February 10, 1879, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Received a recess appointment from Abraham Lincoln on May 23, 1861, to a seat vacated by George P. Scarburgh; nominated to the same position by Abraham Lincoln on July 9, 1861. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1861, and received commission on July 22, 1861. Service terminated on March 13, 1863, due to appointment to another judicial position. Chief Justice, Court of Claims Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on March 12, 1863, to a new seat authorized by 12 Stat. 765. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1863, and received commission on March 13, 1863. Service terminated on December 1, 1870, due to resignation. Education: Read Law with Charles B. Penrose, Carlisle, PA, 1838 Professional Career: Private practice, Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, 1838-1845 Private practice, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1845-1849 U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1849-1851 Private practice, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1851-1855 Private practice, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1855-1861 Commissioner, State of Pennsylvania, 1855 Reporter of decisions, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1856-1861 Private practice, Washington, DC, 1871-1879 Professor, National University, 1871-1879