Levi Woodbury
Levi Woodbury (1789-1851) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1846 after a nomination from President James Polk. He served until his death on September 4, 1851. Prior to joining the court, he was a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.[1]
Woodbury was one of two justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Polk. He served during The Taney Court.[2]
Education
Woodbury attended Dartmouth College and received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1841-1845: United States Senator from New Hampshire
- 1834-1841: United States Secretary of the Treasury
- 1831-1834: United States Secretary of the Navy
- 1831: Elected to New Hampshire Senate (did not serve due to appointment as Secretary of the Navy)
- 1825-1831: United States Senator from New Hampshire
- 1825: Speaker of the House, New Hampshire House of Representatives
- 1824: Attorney in private practice, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- 1823-1824: Governor of New Hampshire
- 1817-1823: Associate Justice, New Hampshire State Superior Court
- 1816-1817: Clerk, New Hampshire State Senate
- 1812-1816: Attorney in private practice, Francestown, New Hampshire[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Woodbury received a recess appointment from President James Polk on September 20, 1845. On December 23, 1845, he was officially nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1846, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 4, 1851.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Benjamin Robbins Curtis.
See also
External links
- Justice Woodbury's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- United States Congress Biographical Directory, "Biography"
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Joseph Story |
Supreme Court 1846–1851 Seat #3 |
Succeeded by: Benjamin Robbins Curtis
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|---|---|---|---|
| Polk |
Brockenbrough • Bronson • Dunlop • Dyer • Grier • Kane • Marvin • Miller • Watrous • Woodbury | ||
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Hampshire • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Hampshire
State courts:
New Hampshire Supreme Court • New Hampshire Superior Courts • New Hampshire Circuit Courts • New Hampshire Probate Courts • New Hampshire District Court • New Hampshire Family Division
State resources:
Courts in New Hampshire • New Hampshire judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Hampshire
