Barbour, Philip Pendelton
Born May 25, 1783, in Orange County, VA
Died February 25, 1841, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Jackson on October 8, 1830, to a seat vacated by George Hay; nominated on December 14, 1830; Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1830, and received commission on December 16, 1830. Service terminated on March 17, 1836, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Andrew Jackson on December 28, 1835, to a seat vacated by Gabriel Duvall; Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1836, and received commission on March 15, 1836. Service terminated on February 25, 1841, due to death.

Education:
Read law, 1800

Professional Career:
Private practice, Kentucky, 1800-1801
Private practice, Orange County, Virginia, 1802-1812
Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1812-1814
U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1815-1825, 1827-1830
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1821-1823
Judge of the Virginia General Court, 1825-1827

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male
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