Thomas Johnson
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Received a recess appointment from George Washington on August 5, 1791, to a seat vacated by John Rutledge; nominated to the same position by George Washington on October 31, 1791; Confirmed by the Senate on November 7, 1791, and received commission on November 7, 1791. Service terminated on January 16, 1793, due to resignation.
Education:
Read Law, 1760
Professional Career:
Private practice, Annapolis, Maryland, 1760-1762
Member, Maryland Provincial Assembly, 1762-1774
Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774-1777
Brigadier General, Maryland Militia, 1776-1777
State Governor, Maryland, 1777-1780
Private practice, Frederick, Maryland, 1780-1790
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1780-1782, 1786-1788
Chief judge, Maryland General Court, 1790-1791