James Wilson (U.S. Supreme Court)

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James Wilson was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He joined the court in 1789 after a nomination from President George Washington.He served until his death on August 21, 1798. Prior to joining the court, Wilson was a professor of law at the College of Philadelphia.^[1]

Wilson was one of ten justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Washington. He served during The Jay Court, The Rutledge Court and The Ellsworth Court.^[2]

Education

Wilson attended the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews. he received his legal education by reading law.^[1]

Professional career

1790: Drafter of the Pennsylvania Constitution
1789: Professor of Law, College of Philadelphia
1787: Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention
1785-1787: Member of the Continental Congress
1783: Member of the Continental Congress
1779-1783: Avocat général for maritime and commercial causes, appointed by French government
1777-1787: Businessman, Land Speculator and Legal Advisor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1774-1777: Member, Continental Congress
1770-1774: Attorney to private practice, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1768-1770: Attorney to private practice, Reading, Pennsylvania^[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Supreme Court of the United States

Wilson was nominated by President George Washington on September 24, 1789. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 29, 1789. He served until his death on August 21, 1798.^[1] He was succeeded to this post by Bushrod Washington.