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James M. Wayne

1790–1867 · Supreme Court seat #23 · 1835–1867 · GA

James M. Wayne, a Georgia slaveholder, nonetheless remained loyal to the Union through the Civil War, one of the striking reversals among Southern-born justices of his era, and served on the Court for over 32 years.

Appointed By
Andrew Jackson
Predecessor
William Johnson
Confirmed
January 9, 1835
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
January 14, 1835
Tenure Ended
July 5, 1867
Reason
Died in office
Oral arguments & opinions on Oyez.org ↗Senate confirmation vote record ↗
Henry BaldwinRoger B. Taney