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William Paterson Born December 24, 1745, County Antrim, Ireland (now Northern Ireland)
Served March 11, 1793 – September 9, 1806 (13 years, 5 months) Appointed by (No party) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 2 Predecessor Thomas Johnson Successor Brockholst Livingston Appointment record March 4, 1793 Nominated March 4, 1793 Confirmed (voice vote) March 4, 1793 Commissioned March 11, 1793 Judicial oath The Court's list takes this date from the minutes of another court. September 9, 1806 Died in office