He served until his death , in Newark .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Kirkpatrick was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15 , 1896 , and received his commission the same day .
Kirkpatrick served until Kirkpatrick 's death , in Newark .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Kirkpatrick was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15 , 1896 , and received his commission the same day .