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John Blair Jr.
Former judge · Supreme Court of the United States
John Blair Jr. served on the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by George Washington and confirmed Sep 26, 1789.
- Appointed by
- George Washington
- Confirmed
- Sep 26, 1789
- Born
- 1732
Appointments
- Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesGeorge Washington · Sep 26, 1789 – Oct 25, 1795
Education
- College of William and MaryA.B., 1754
- Middle Temple, London, England1756
Career
Private practice, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1756-1789; Member, Virginia House of Burgesses, 1766-1771; Clerk, Virginia Governor's Council, 1771-1775; Delegate, Virginia constitutional convention, 1776; Member, Virginia Governor's Council, 1776-1778; Judge, General Court of Virginia, 1777-1779; chief justice, 1779; Chancellor, Virginia High Court of Chancery, 1780; Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1780-1789; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787
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