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Henry Baldwin
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]
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 | ||
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| Preceded by: Bushrod Washington |
Supreme Court 1830–1844 Seat #4 |
Succeeded by: Robert Cooper Grier
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| Jackson |
Campbell • Harper • McLean • Baldwin • Barbour • Harvey • Ellis • Irwin • Brown • Leavitt • Monroe • Tappan • Wayne • Adams • Daniel • Heath • Holman • Johnson • Judson • Taney • Wells • Catron • Wilkins | ||
