Thomas Johnson (judge)
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Thomas Johnson (November 4, 1732 – October 26, 1819) was an 18th-century American lawyer, politician, and patriot.[2] He was a delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774, where he signed the Continental Association; commander of the Maryland militia in 1776; and elected first (non-Colonial) governor of Maryland in 1777. Throughout his career, Johnson maintained a personal and political friendship with George Washington,[2] who gave him a recess appointment as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in August 1791. He served only briefly, resigning in January 1793, citing health issues.
US Supreme Court justice from 1791 to 1793
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office September 19, 1791 – January 16, 1793[1] | |
| Nominated by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | John Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | William Paterson |
| 1st Governor of Maryland | |
| In office March 21, 1777 – November 12, 1779 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Eden (Royal) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Lee |
| 2nd Commissioner of the Federal City | |
| In office January 22, 1791 – August 23, 1794 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Gustavus Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1732-11-04)November 4, 1732 St. Leonard, Maryland, British America |
| Died | October 26, 1819(1819-10-26) (aged 86) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD |
| Political party | Federalist |
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