Wilmot, David Born January 20, 1814, in Bethany, PA Died March 16, 1868, in Towanda, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on March 6, 1863, to a new seat authorized by 12 Stat. 765. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 1863, and received commission on March 7, 1863. Service terminated on March 16, 1868, due to death. Education: Read law with Hon. William Jessup, Montrose, PA, 1832 Read Law with George W. Woodward, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1832 Professional Career: Private practice, Towanda, Pennsylvania, 1834-1844 U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1845-1851 Presiding judge, Thirteenth Judicial District, Pennsylvania, 1851-1861 U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1861-1863