William Cushing

Judge

1732 – 1810

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Who was William Cushing?

William Cushing was an early Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, from its inception to his death. He was the longest-serving of the Court's original members, sitting on the bench for 21 years. Had he accepted George Washington's appointment, he would have become the third Chief Justice of the United States.

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Born
Mar 1, 1732
Scituate
Religion
  • Christian Unitarianism
Education
  • Harvard University
  • Harvard College
Died
Sep 13, 1810
Scituate

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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