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James Wilson

1742–1798 · Supreme Court seat #4 · 1789–1798 · PA

James Wilson was one of only six people to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and was the first justice to take the judicial oath of office on the original 1789 Court. He died in 1798 while still serving, heavily in debt from failed land speculation.

Appointed By
George Washington
Predecessor
New seat
Confirmed
September 26, 1789
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
October 5, 1789
Tenure Ended
August 21, 1798
Reason
Died in office
Oral arguments & opinions on Oyez.org ↗Senate confirmation vote record ↗
William CushingJohn Blair Jr.