William Johnson, Jr.
William Johnson was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1804 after being nominated by President Thomas Jefferson. Johnson served on the Supreme Court until his death on August 4, 1834. Prior to joining the court, he was a judge for the South Carolina Court of Common Pleas.[1]
Johnson was one of three justices nominated to the court by President Jefferson. He served during The Marshall Court.[2]
Education
Johnson received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1790. He received his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
- 1799-1804: Judge, South Carolina Court of Common Pleas
- 1798-1799: Speaker, South Carolina House of Representatives
- 1794-1799: Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
- 1793-1794: Attorney in private practice, South Carolina[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Supreme Court of the United States
Johnson was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on March 22, 1804, to fill the seat vacated by Justice Alfred Moore. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 24, 1804, and received commission on March 26, 1804. Johnson served until his death on August 4, 1834.[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice James Moore Wayne.
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Alfred Moore |
Supreme Court 1804–1834 Seat #6t |
Succeeded by: James Moore Wayne
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This judge was assigned the seat number 6t or 6 temporary not because it was designed to be a temporary post but because the seat was allowed to expire by the congress in 1867.
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| Jefferson |
Barnes • Byrd • Cranch • Duckett • Edwards • Fitzhugh • Hall • Harris • Houston • Johnson Jr • Kilty • Livingston • Potter • Sherburne • Stephens • Tallmadge • Todd | ||
