John Rutledge
1739–1800 · Charleston, SC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of the United States | Associate Justice | George Washington | Sep 26, 1789 | Resignation, Mar 5, 1791 |
| Supreme Court of the United States | Chief Justice | George Washington | Recess Appointment-Not Confirmed, Dec 28, 1795 |
Education
- Middle Temple, London, England
- Read law, 1760
Professional Career
Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina; Member, South Carolina Commons House of Assembly, 1761-1776; Attorney general pro tem, State of South Carolina, 1764-1765; Delegate, Stamp Act Congress, 1765; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774-1776, 1782-1783; Member, South Carolina Council of Safety, 1776; President, South Carolina House of Representatives, 1776-1778; Governor, South Carolina, 1779-1782; State representative, South Carolina, 1782, 1784-1790; Judge, Chancery Court of South Carolina, 1784-1790; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; Member, South Carolina convention to ratify U.S. Constitution, 1788; Chief justice, South Carolina Court of Common Pleas, 1791-1795