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Thomas Todd (U.S. Supreme Court)
Thomas Todd was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1807 after a nomination from President Thomas Jefferson. He served the on the court until his death on February 7, 1826. Prior to joining the court, Todd served as a judge on the Kentucky Supreme Court.[1]
Todd was one of three justices nominated to Supreme Court by President Jefferson. He served during The Marshall Court.[2]
Early life and education
Todd received an undergraduate degree from Liberty Hall Academy in 1783. He received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Military service
- Continental Army, 1779, 1781[1]
Professional career
- 1806-1807: Chief Justice, Kentucky Supreme Court
- 1801-1806: Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals
- 1799-1801: Clerk, Kentucky Court of Appeals
- 1799: Clerk, Kentucky Constitutional Convention
- 1792-1801: Clerk, Kentucky House of Representatives
- 1793-1794: Clerk, Lexington Democratic Society, Lexington, Kentucky
- 1792: Clerk, Kentucky Constitutional Convention
- 1789-1792: Clerk, Federal Court for the District of Kentucky
- 1788-1801: Attorney in private practice, Danville, Kentucky
- 1784-1792: Clerk, Conventions Seeking Statehood for Kentucky[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Todd was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on February 28, 1807 to a new seat established by 2 Stat. 420. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1807, and received commission on March 3, 1807. Todd served until his death on February 7, 1826.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Robert Trimble (Supreme Court).
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA - new seat |
Supreme Court 1807–1826 Seat #6 |
Succeeded by: Robert Trimble (Supreme Court)
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| Jefferson |
Barnes • Byrd • Cranch • Duckett • Edwards • Fitzhugh • Hall • Harris • Houston • Johnson Jr • Kilty • Livingston • Potter • Sherburne • Stephens • Tallmadge • Todd | ||
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
