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William Johnson Born December 27, 1771, St. James Goose Creek, SC
Served May 7, 1804 – August 4, 1834 (30 years, 2 months) Appointed by (Jeffersonian Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 6 Predecessor Alfred Moore Successor James Moore Wayne Appointment record March 22, 1804 Nominated March 24, 1804 Confirmed (voice vote) March 26, 1804 Commissioned May 7, 1804 Judicial oath August 4, 1834 Died in office