Gabriel Duvall

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Gabriel Duvall was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1811 after being nominated by President James Madison. Prior to joining the court, Duvall was the Comptroller for the United States Department of the Treasury. He served until his retirement on January 12, 1835, and passed away on March 6, 1844.^[1]

Duvall was one of five nominees made to the Supreme Court by President Madison, though Duvall was only one of two confirmed. He served during The Marshall Court.^[2]

Education

Duvall received his legal education by reading law.^[1]

Military service

Duvall served in the Maryland militia during the Revolutionary War. Later, he was a commissioner to preserve confiscated British property.^[1]

Professional career

1802-1811: United States Comptroller of the Treasury
1796-1802: Chief Justice of the Maryland General Court
1794-1796: United States Representative from Maryland
1787-1794: Member, Maryland House of Delegates
1782-1785: Member, Maryland Governor's Council
1777-1781: Clerk, Maryland House of Delegates
1775-1777: Clerk, Maryland Council of Safety^[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Duvall was nominated by President James Madison on November 15, 1811, to a seat vacated by Justice Samuel Chase. Duvall was confirmed by the Senate on November 18, 1811, and received commission that same day. He served until his retirement on January 12, 1835.^[1] He was succeeded to this post by Justice Philip Pendelton Barbour.