Richard Stockton Field
1803–1870 · White Hill, NJ
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey | Judge | Abraham Lincoln (Republican) | Jan 14, 1863 | Resignation, Apr 25, 1870 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), 1821
- Read law, 1825
Professional Career
Private practice, Salem, New Jersey, 1825-1832; State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1833-1834, 1837; Private practice, Princeton, New Jersey 1834-1838, 1842-1847, 1855-1862; Attorney general, State of New Jersey, 1838-1841; Professor, Law Department, Princeton University, 1847-1855; U.S. senator from New Jersey, 1862-1863