● Deceased
Samuel Chase
1741–1811 · Supreme Court seat #9 · 1796–1811 · MD
Samuel Chase signed the Declaration of Independence and remains the only Supreme Court justice ever impeached by the House. He was acquitted by the Senate in 1805 on politically charged partisan-conduct charges and continued serving until his death six years later.
Appointed By
George Washington
Predecessor
John Blair Jr.
Confirmed
January 27, 1796
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
February 4, 1796
Tenure Ended
June 19, 1811
Reason
Died in office