Cadwalader, John Born April 1, 1805, in Philadelphia, PA Died January 26, 1879, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by James Buchanan on April 19, 1858, to a seat vacated by John D. Kane. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1858, and received commission on April 24, 1858. Service terminated on January 26, 1879, due to death. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1821 Read law, 1825 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1825-1855 Solicitor, Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1830 Vice provost, Law Academy of Philadelphia, 1833-1853 Pennsylvania State Militia captain, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1844 U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, 1855-1857 Research Collections Bibliography