Conkling, Alfred Born October 12, 1789, in Amagansett, NY Died February 5, 1874, in Utica, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Received a recess appointment from John Quincy Adams on August 27, 1825, to a seat vacated by Roger Skinner; nominated to the same position by John Quincy Adams on December 13, 1825. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1825, and received commission on December 14, 1825. Service terminated on August 25, 1852, due to resignation. Education: Union College, 1810 Read law, 1812 Professional Career: Private practice, Johnstown, New York, 1812-1813 Private practice, Canajoharie, New York, 1813-1819 District attorney, Montgomery County, New York, 1819-1821 U.S. representative from New York, 1821-1823 Private practice, Albany, New York, 1823-1825 Minister to Mexico, U.S. Department of State, 1852-1853 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1853-1861 Writer, Rochester and Geneseo, New York, 1861-1872 Writer, Utica, New York, 1872-1874 Research Collections Bibliography