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Noah Haynes Swayne
Noah Haynes Swayne (1804-1884) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1862 after a nomination from President Abraham Lincoln. Swayne retired on January 24, 1881. Prior to joining the court, Swayne was a private practice attorney in Columbus, Ohio.[1]
Swayne was one of five justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Lincoln. He served during The Taney Court, The Chase Court and The Waite Court.[2]
Education
Swayne received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1839-1862: Attorney in private practice, Columbus, Ohio
- 1830-1839: United States Attorney for the District of Ohio
- 1829: Member, Ohio State Legislature
- 1826: Prosecuting attorney, Coshocton County
- 1824-1830: Attorney in private practice, Ohio[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Swayne was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on January 21, 1862, to fill a seat vacated by Justice John McLean. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 24, 1862, and received commission that same day. Swayne retired on January 24, 1881.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Stanley Matthews.
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: John McLean |
Supreme Court 1862–1881 Seat #6 |
Succeeded by: Stanley Matthews
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| 1861 | |||
| 1862 | |||
| 1863 |
Cartter • Field • Field • Fisher • Olin • Peck • Wilmot • Withey | ||
| 1864 |
Boynton • Busteed • Caldwell • Chase • Delahay • Durell • McDonald • Underwood • White • Wylie | ||
| 1865 | |||
