Richard Peters
1744–1828 · (Belmont), Philadelphia, PA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania | Judge | George Washington | Jan 12, 1792 | Reassignment, Apr 20, 1818 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Judge | None (reassignment) (None (reassignment)) | Apr 20, 1818 | Death, Aug 22, 1828 |
Education
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), 1761
- Read law, 1763
Professional Career
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1763-1771, 1783-1787; Continental Army, 1771; Register of admiralty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1771-1776; Secretary and member, Continental Board of War, 1776-1781; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1782-1783; State representative, Pennsylvania, 1787-1790; State senator, Pennsylvania, 1791-1792
Opinions on This Site
3 opinions from 1795 to 1825
- Beach v. Mills 1825
- Ketland v. Cassius 1796
- United States v. Insurgents 1795