James Wilson
1742–1798 · Carskerdo, Scotland
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of the United States | Associate Justice | George Washington | Sep 29, 1789 | Death, Aug 21, 1798 |
Education
- University of Glasgow
- University of Edinburgh
- University of St. Andrews
- Read law, 1767
Professional Career
Private practice, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1768-1770; Private practice, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1770-1774; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774-1777, 1783, 1785-1787; Businessman, land speculator and legal advisor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1777-1787; Avocat général for maritime and commercial causes, appointed by French government, 1779-1783; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; Professor of law, College of Philadelphia, 1789; Drafter, Pennsylvania Constitution, 1790
Opinions on This Site
3 opinions from 1793 to 1795