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Peter Vivian Daniel Born April 24, 1784, Stafford County, VA
Served January 10, 1842 – May 31, 1860 (18 years, 4 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 5 Predecessor Philip Pendleton Barbour Successor Samuel Freeman Miller Appointment record February 26, 1841 Nominated March 2, 1841 Confirmed (22–5) March 3, 1841 Commissioned January 10, 1842 Judicial oath The Court's list marks this date as resting on questionable authority. May 31, 1860 Died in office