Gilchrist, Robert Budd Born September 28, 1796, in Charleston, SC Died May 1, 1856, in Charleston, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Received a recess appointment from Martin Van Buren on October 30, 1839, to a seat vacated by Thomas Lee; nominated to the same position by Martin Van Buren on January 29, 1840. Confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1840, and received commission on February 17, 1840. Service terminated on May 1, 1856, due to death. Education: South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina), A.B., 1814 South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina), A.M., 1817 Read law, 1818 Professional Career: Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1818-1831 U.S. attorney for the District of South Carolina, 1831-1839