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'''James Wilson''' was an Associate Justice on the [[Supreme Court of the United States]]. He joined the court in 1789 after a nomination from President [[George Washington]].He served until his death on [[c1789#August|August 21, 1798]]. Prior to joining the court, Wilson was a professor of law at the College of Philadelphia.<ref name=bio>[http://www.fjc.gov/servlet/nGetInfo?jid=2607&cid=0&ctype=sc&instate=na Justice Wilson's Biography] from the [[Federal Judicial Center]]</ref> | '''James Wilson''' was an Associate Justice on the [[Supreme Court of the United States]]. He joined the court in 1789 after a nomination from President [[George Washington]].He served until his death on [[c1789#August|August 21, 1798]]. Prior to joining the court, Wilson was a professor of law at the College of Philadelphia.<ref name=bio>[http://www.fjc.gov/servlet/nGetInfo?jid=2607&cid=0&ctype=sc&instate=na Justice Wilson's Biography] from the [[Federal Judicial Center]]</ref> | ||
Wilson was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during [[The Jay Court]], [[The Rutledge Court]] and [[The Ellsworth Court]].<ref>[[Federal judicial appointments by president]]</ref> | Wilson was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during [[The Jay Court]], [[The Rutledge Court]] and [[The Ellsworth Court]].<ref>[[Federal judicial appointments by president]]</ref> | ||
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Wilson attended the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews. he received his legal education by [[Read law|reading law]].<ref name=bio/> | Wilson attended the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews. he received his legal education by [[Read law|reading law]].<ref name=bio/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:28, 9 November 2025
James Wilson was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1789 after a nomination from President George Washington.He served until his death on August 21, 1798. Prior to joining the court, Wilson was a professor of law at the College of Philadelphia.[1]
Wilson was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during The Jay Court, The Rutledge Court and The Ellsworth Court.[2]
Education
Wilson attended the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews. he received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1790: Drafter of the Pennsylvania Constitution
- 1789: Professor of Law, College of Philadelphia
- 1787: Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention
- 1785-1787: Member of the Continental Congress
- 1783: Member of the Continental Congress
- 1779-1783: Avocat général for maritime and commercial causes, appointed by French government
- 1777-1787: Businessman, Land Speculator and Legal Advisor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1774-1777: Member, Continental Congress
- 1770-1774: Attorney to private practice, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- 1768-1770: Attorney to private practice, Reading, Pennsylvania[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Wilson was nominated by President George Washington on September 24, 1789. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 29, 1789. He served until his death on August 21, 1798.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Bushrod Washington.
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by: NA - new seat |
Supreme Court 1789–1798 Seat #4 |
Succeeded by: Bushrod Washington
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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 | |||
