Henry Baldwin

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Henry Baldwin
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Prior offices
Supreme Court of the United States

Education

Bachelor's

Yale, 1797

Law

Read law, 1798

Personal
Birthplace
New Haven, Conn.


Henry Baldwin was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1830 after a nomination from President Andrew Jackson (D). Baldwin served until his death on April 21, 1844. Prior to joining the court, Baldwin was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.[1]

Baldwin was one of seven justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Jackson, though only six were confirmed. Baldwin served during The Marshall Court and The Taney Court.[2]

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Education

Baldwin received a B.A. from Yale College in 1797. He received his legal training from reading law.[1]

Professional career

  • 1817-1822: United States Representative from Pennsylvania
  • 1801-1830: Attorney in private practice and businessman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 1799-1801: Deputy State Attorney General in Meadville, Pennsylvania[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Baldwin was nominated by President Andrew Jackson (D) on January 4, 1830, to fill the vacancy left by Justice Bushrod Washington. Baldwin was confirmed by the Senate on January 6, 1830, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 21, 1844.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Robert Cooper Grier.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Bushrod Washington
Supreme Court
1830–1844
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Robert Cooper Grier