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John Catron
John Catron (1786-1865) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on March 3, 1837, and served until his death on May 30, 1865. Prior to joining the court, Catron was an attorney in private practice in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
Catron was one of seven justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Jackson, though only six were confirmed. He served during The Taney Court and The Chase Court.[2]
Education
Catron received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1834-1837: Attorney in private practice, Nashville, Tennessee
- 1831-1834: Chief Justice, Tennessee Court of Errors and Appeals
- 1824-1831: Judge, Tennessee Court of Errors and Appeals
- 1818-1824: Attorney in private practice, Nashville, Tennessee
- 1815-1818: Prosecuting attorney, Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee
- 1815-1818: Attorney in private practice, Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee
- 1812: Soldier under Andrew Jackson[1]
Federal judicial career
Catron was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson on March 3, 1837. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1837, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 30, 1865.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA -new seat |
Supreme Court 1837–1865 |
Succeeded by: none - seat abolished
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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 | ||
