● Deceased
Peter V. Daniel
1784–1860 · Supreme Court seat #28 · 1842–1860 · VA
Peter V. Daniel was among the Court’s most ardent defenders of slavery and states’ rights, joining the Dred Scott majority, and remained on the bench until his death just before the Civil War began.
Appointed By
Martin Van Buren
Predecessor
Philip P. Barbour
Confirmed
March 2, 1841
Confirmation Vote
25–5
Tenure Began
January 10, 1842
Tenure Ended
May 31, 1860
Reason
Died in office