● Deceased
William Paterson
1745–1806 · Supreme Court seat #8 · 1793–1806 · NJ
William Paterson had been a signer of the Constitution and New Jersey’s governor before Washington placed him on the Court, where he served thirteen years until his death in 1806.
Appointed By
George Washington
Predecessor
Thomas Johnson
Confirmed
March 4, 1793
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
March 11, 1793
Tenure Ended
September 9, 1806
Reason
Died in office