Oliver Ellsworth
1745–1807 · Windsor, CT
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of the United States | Chief Justice | George Washington | Mar 4, 1796 | Resignation, Dec 15, 1800 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), B.A., 1766
- Read law, 1771
Professional Career
Private practice, Windsor, Connecticut, 1771-1775; State representative, Connecticut, 1773-1775; Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1775-1784; State's attorney, Hartford, Connecticut, 1777-1785; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1778-1783; Member, Connecticut Council of Safety, 1779; Member, Connecticut Governor's Council, 1784-1785, 1801-1807; Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 1784-1789; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; U.S. senator from Connecticut, 1789-1796; Minister plenipotentiary to France, U.S. Department of State, 1799-1800
Opinions on This Site
2 opinions from 1799 to 1799