Bushrod Washington

Bushrod Washington

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Supreme Court of the United States

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Education

Bachelor's

College of William and Mary, 1778

Law

Read law, 1784

Personal

Birthplace

Virginia

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Bushrod Washington was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1798 after a nomination from President John Adams. Prior to joining the court, Washington was an attorney in private practice. He served until his death on November 26, 1829.

Washington was one of three justices nominated to the court by President John Adams. He served during Ellsworth and Marshall Courts.

Family

Washington was a nephew of President George Washington.

Education

Washington received an A.B. degree from the College of William and Mary in 1778. He received his legal education reading law in 1784.

Military service

• Continental Army Private, 1781-1782

Professional career

• 1790-1798: Attorney in private practice, Virginia
• 1788: Delegate to the Virginia Constitution to ratify the United States Constitution
• 1787: Member, Virginia General Assembly
• 1784-1790: Attorney in private practice, Virginia

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Washington was nominated by President John Adams on December 19, 1798, to a seat vacated by James Wilson. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1798, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 26, 1829. He was succeeded to his post by Justice Henry Baldwin.

See also

• Supreme Court of the United States

External links

• The Supreme Court Historical Society, "Bushrod Washington"
• Mount Vernon, "Career of Bushrod Washington"

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: James Wilson	Supreme Court 1798–1829 Seat #4	Succeeded by: Henry Baldwin