● Deceased
Levi Woodbury
1789–1851 · Supreme Court seat #30 · 1845–1851 · NH
Levi Woodbury had already served as a governor, senator, and cabinet secretary under three presidents before joining the Court via recess appointment in 1845, one of the most politically experienced justices ever to serve.
Appointed By
James K. Polk
Predecessor
Joseph Story
Confirmed
January 31, 1846
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
September 23, 1845
Tenure Ended
September 4, 1851
Reason
Died in office