● Deceased
Philip P. Barbour
1783–1841 · Supreme Court seat #25 · 1836–1841 · VA
Philip P. Barbour had served as Speaker of the House before his appointment, and died in his sleep in 1841 while still on the Court, the first justice to die in office without prior extended illness.
Appointed By
Andrew Jackson
Predecessor
Gabriel Duvall
Confirmed
March 15, 1836
Confirmation Vote
30–11
Tenure Began
May 12, 1836
Tenure Ended
February 25, 1841
Reason
Died in office