Dickerson, Philemon Born January 11, 1788, in Morris County, NJ Died December 10, 1862, in Paterson, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Martin Van Buren on February 22, 1841, to a seat vacated by Mahlon Dickerson. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1841, and received commission on March 2, 1841. Service terminated on December 10, 1862, due to death. Education: University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1808 Read law, 1813 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1813-1816 Private practice, Paterson, New Jersey, 1816-1821, 1822-1833, 1837-1839 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1821-1822 U.S. representative from New Jersey, 1833-1836, 1839-1841 Governor, New Jersey, 1836-1837 Research Collections Bibliography