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Noah Haynes Swayne

Former judge · Supreme Court of the United States

Noah Haynes Swayne served on the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by Abraham Lincoln and confirmed Jan 24, 1862 by a 38–1 Senate vote.

Appointed by
Abraham Lincoln
Confirmed
Jan 24, 1862
Senate vote
38–1
Born
1804

Appointments

  • Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesAbraham Lincoln · Jan 24, 1862 – Jan 24, 1881

Education

  • Read law1823

Career

Private practice, Coshocton, Ohio, 1824-1830; Prosecutor, Coshocton County, Ohio, 1826; State representative, Ohio, 1830, 1836; U.S. attorney for the District of Ohio, 1830-1839; Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1839-1862

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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