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Bushrod Washington Born June 5, 1762, Westmoreland County, VA Died November 26, 1829
Served November 9, 1798 – November 26, 1829 (31 years) Appointed by John Adams (Federalist) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 4 Predecessor James Wilson Successor Henry Baldwin Appointment record September 29, 1798 Recess appointment December 19, 1798 Nominated December 20, 1798 Confirmed (voice vote) December 20, 1798 Commissioned November 9, 1798 Judicial oath November 26, 1829 Died in office