Oliver Ellsworth

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Oliver Ellsworth
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Current Court Information:
Supreme Court of the United States
Title:   Former Chief Justice
Position:   Seat #1
Service:
Appointed by:   George Washington
Active:   3/4/1796 - 9/30/1800
Preceded by:   John Jay
Succeeded by:   John Marshall
Personal History
Born:   April 29, 1745
Home State:   Windsor, CT
Deceased:   November 26, 1807
Bachelors:   Princeton, B.A., 1766
Law School:   Read law, 1771

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Oliver Ellsworth was a federal judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court as Chief Justice in 1796 after an appointment from President George Washington. At the time of appointment, he was the U.S. Senator from Connecticut. He resigned on September 30, 1800. He passed away on November 26, 1807.[1]

Early life and education

Professional career

  • Private practice, Windsor, Connecticut, 1771-1775
  • Member, Connecticut General Assembly, 1773-1775
  • Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1775-1784
  • State's attorney, Hartford, Connecticut, 1777-1785
  • Delegate, Continental Congress, 1778-1783
  • Member, Connecticut Council of Safety, 1779
  • Member, Connecticut Governor's Council, 1784-1785
  • Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 1784-1789
  • Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787
  • U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1789-1796
  • U.S. Minister Plenipotentiary to France, 1799-1800
  • Member, Connecticut Governor's Council, 1801-1807 [1]

Judicial career

Supreme Court

He was nominated to the position of Chief Justice by President George Washington on March 3, 1796 to fill the vacancy left by John Jay. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1796, and received commission on March 4, 1796. He resigned on September 30, 1800.[1] He was succeeded to this post by John Marshall.

See also

External links

  • Oliver Ellsworth. Short biography from the "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress".

References

Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
John Jay
Supreme Court
1796–1800
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
John Marshall
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