Caldwell, Alexander Born November 1, 1774, NJ Died April 8, 1839, in Wheeling, VA (now WV) Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Received a recess appointment from John Quincy Adams on October 28, 1825, to a seat vacated by Phillip C. Pendleton; nominated to the same position by John Quincy Adams on December 13, 1825. Confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1826, and received commission on January 3, 1826. Service terminated on April 8, 1839, due to death. Education: Read law, 1816 Professional Career: Private practice, Westville, Pennsylvania, 1816-1818 Private practice, Missouri, 1818-1820 Private practice, Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia), 1820-1826