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Thomas Johnson Born November 4, 1732, Calvert County, MD
Served September 19, 1791 – January 16, 1793 (1 year, 3 months) Appointed by (No party) Left the seat Resigned Seat Associate Seat 2 Predecessor John Rutledge Successor William Paterson Appointment record August 5, 1791 Recess appointment October 31, 1791 Nominated November 7, 1791 Confirmed (voice vote) November 7, 1791 Commissioned September 19, 1791 Judicial oath January 16, 1793 Resigned