Gilchrist, John James Born February 16, 1809, in Medford, MA Died April 29, 1858, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 3, 1855, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 612. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1855, and received commission on March 3, 1855. Service terminated on April 29, 1858, due to death. Presiding Judge, Court of Claims, 1855-1858 Education: Harvard College, 1828 Harvard Law School, 1831 Professional Career: Private practice, Charlestown, New Hampshire, 1831-1836 State representative, New Hampshire, 1836-1837 Register of probate, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, 1836 Justice, New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature, 1840-1855; chief justice, 1848-1855