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Bushrod Washington
Bushrod Washington was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1798 after a nomination from President John Adams. Prior to joining the court, Washington was an attorney in private practice. He served until his death on November 26, 1829.[1]
Washington was one of three justices nominated to the court by President John Adams. He served during Ellsworth and Marshall Courts.
Family
Washington was a nephew of President George Washington.[2]
Education
Washington received an A.B. degree from the College of William and Mary in 1778. He received his legal education reading law in 1784.[1]
Military service
- Continental Army Private, 1781-1782[1]
Professional career
- 1790-1798: Attorney in private practice, Virginia
- 1788: Delegate to the Virginia Constitution to ratify the United States Constitution
- 1787: Member, Virginia General Assembly
- 1784-1790: Attorney in private practice, Virginia[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington was nominated by President John Adams on December 19, 1798, to a seat vacated by James Wilson. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1798, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 26, 1829.[1] He was succeeded to his post by Justice Henry Baldwin.
See also
External links
- The Supreme Court Historical Society, "Bushrod Washington"
- Mount Vernon, "Career of Bushrod Washington"
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: James Wilson |
Supreme Court 1798–1829 Seat #4 |
Succeeded by: Henry Baldwin
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| 1798 | |||
| 1799 | |||
| 1801 | Basset • Benson • Bourne • Clay • Cranch • Davis • Griffith • Hitchcock • Key • Lowell • Magill • James Markham Marshall • John Marshall • McClung • Paine • Smith • Taylor • Tilghman • Wolcott | ||
