● Deceased
Joseph Story
1779–1845 · Supreme Court seat #18 · 1812–1845 · MA
Joseph Story, appointed at just 32 — still the youngest justice ever confirmed — became one of the most influential legal scholars in American history, writing landmark treatises on constitutional and commercial law while also teaching at Harvard Law School throughout his 33 years on the bench.
Appointed By
James Madison
Predecessor
William Cushing
Confirmed
November 18, 1811
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
February 3, 1812
Tenure Ended
September 10, 1845
Reason
Died in office