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Joseph Story Born September 18, 1779, Marblehead, MA
Served February 3, 1812 – September 10, 1845 (33 years, 7 months) Appointed by (Jeffersonian Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 3 Predecessor William Cushing Successor Levi Woodbury Appointment record November 15, 1811 Nominated November 18, 1811 Confirmed (voice vote) November 18, 1811 Commissioned February 3, 1812 Judicial oath The Court's list marks this date as resting on questionable authority. September 10, 1845 Died in office