Thomas Johnson (U.S. Supreme Court)
Thomas Johnson was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1792 after a nomination from President George Washington. Johnson resigned on January 16, 1793. Prior to joining the court, Johnson was the Chief Judge for the Maryland General Court.[1]
Johnson was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during The Jay Court.[2]
Education
Johnson received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1790-1791: Chief judge, Maryland General Court
- 1780-1782: Member, Maryland House of Delegates
- 1780-1790: Attorney in private practice, Frederick, Maryland
- 1777-1780: Governor of Maryland
- 1776-1777: Brigadier General, Maryland Militia
- 1774-1777: Delegate, Continental Congress
- 1762-1774: Member, Maryland Provincial Assembly
- 1760-1762: Attorney in private practice, Annapolis, Maryland[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Johnson was nominated by President George Washington on October 31, 1791. He was confirmed by the Senate on November 7, 1791. His service on the court began on August 6, 1792. He resigned on January 16, 1793.[1] He was succeeded in this post by Justice William Paterson.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: John Rutledge |
Supreme Court 1792–1793 Seat #2 |
Succeeded by: William Paterson
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| Washington |
Bedford • Blair • Brearley • Cushing • Duane • Hopkinson • Innes • Jay • Law • Lowell • Pendleton • Rutledge • Sewall • Sullivan • Wilson | ||
| 1790 |
Bee • Drayton • Griffin • Iredell • Marchant • Morris • Paca • Sitgreaves • Stokes | ||
| 1791 - 92 | Chipman • Johnson • Lewis • Peters | ||
| 1793 - 95 | |||
| 1796 | |||
| 1797 | |||
