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John Marshall Harlan Born June 1, 1833, Boyle County, KY Died October 14, 1911
Served December 10, 1877 – October 14, 1911 (33 years, 10 months) Appointed by Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 9 Predecessor David Davis Successor Mahlon Pitney Appointment record October 16, 1877 Nominated November 29, 1877 Confirmed (voice vote) November 29, 1877 Commissioned December 10, 1877 Judicial oath October 14, 1911 Died in office