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John McKinley Born May 1, 1780, Culpeper County, VA
Served January 9, 1838 – July 19, 1852 (14 years, 6 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 9 · new seat, 5 Stat. 176 Predecessor None (first in this seat) Successor John Archibald Campbell Appointment record April 22, 1837 Recess appointment September 18, 1837 Nominated September 25, 1837 Confirmed (voice vote) September 25, 1837 Commissioned January 9, 1838 Judicial oath The Court's list marks this date as resting on questionable authority. July 19, 1852 Died in office