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John Jay Born December 12, 1745, New York, NY
Served October 19, 1789 – June 29, 1795 (5 years, 8 months) Appointed by (No party) Left the seat Resigned Seat Chief Justice · new seat, 1 Stat. 73 Predecessor None (first in this seat) Successor John Rutledge Appointment record September 24, 1789 Nominated September 26, 1789 Confirmed (voice vote) September 26, 1789 Commissioned October 19, 1789 Judicial oath The Court's list takes this date from the minutes of another court. June 29, 1795 Resigned