Thomas Johnson

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Thomas Johnson was a federal judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President George Washington on October 31, 1791. He was confirmed by the Senate on November 7, 1791, and received commission that same day. He resigned on January 16, 1793.

Professional career

• Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1760-1762
• Member, Maryland Provincial Assembly, 1762-1774
• Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774-1777
• Brigadier General, Maryland Militia, 1776-1777
• State Governor, Maryland, 1777-1780
• Private practice, Frederick, Maryland, 1780-1790
• Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1780-1782, 1786-1788
• Chief judge, Maryland General Court, 1790-1791

Education

• Read law, 1760

External links

• Biography of Thomas Johnson from the Federal Judicial Center.
• Thomas Johnson. Short biography from "michaelariens.com" (Michael Ariens is a Professor of Law).

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