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John McKinley
John McKinley (1780-1852) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He received a recess appointment from President Martin Van Buren on April 22, 1837. He served until his death on July 19, 1852. Prior to joining the court, McKinley was elected to the U.S. Senate. However, he was nominated to the bench before he could take his seat.[1]
McKinley was one of two justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Van Buren. He served during The Taney Court.[2]
Education
McKinley received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1836: Elected United States Senator from Alabama
- Appointed to the court before he could take his seat
- 1836: Alabama State Representative
- 1819-1836: Attorney in private practice, Huntsville, Alabama
- 1833-1835: United States Representative from Alabama
- 1831: Alabama State Representative
- 1826-1831: United States from Alabama
- 1820-1822: Alabama State Representative
- 1800-1819: Attorney in private practice, Louisville, Kentucky[1]
Federal judicial career
Supreme Court
McKinley received a recess appointment from President Martin Van Buren on April 22, 1837. On September 18, 1837, McKinley was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1837, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on July 19, 1852.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA - new seat |
Supreme Court 1837–1852 |
Succeeded by: John Archibald Campbell
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| Van Buren |
Daniel • Mahlon Dickerson • Philemon Dickerson • Gholson • Gilchrist • Lawrence • Mason • McKinley • Nicoll • Pennybacker | ||
