Daniel, Peter Vivian Born April 24, 1784, in Stafford County, VA Died May 31, 1860, in Richmond, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Andrew Jackson on April 6, 1836, to a seat vacated by Philip P. Barbour. Confirmed by the Senate on April 19, 1836, and received commission on April 19, 1836. Service terminated on March 3, 1841, due to appointment to another judicial position. Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Martin Van Buren on February 26, 1841, to a seat vacated by Philip P. Barbour. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1841, and received commission on March 3, 1841. Service terminated on May 31, 1860, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Fifth Circuit, March 10, 1841-January 24, 1843 Ninth Circuit, January 25, 1843-May 31, 1860 Education: Princeton University Read law, 1808 Professional Career: Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1808 State delegate, Virginia, 1809-1812 Member, Virginia Privy Council, 1812-1835 Lieutenant governor, Virginia, 1818-1835 Research Collections