U.S. Supreme Court / Appointed 1789 / Served to 1798
James Wilson
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, James Wilson was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Sources — FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 26, 1789
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Bushrod Washington
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | Supreme Court | Washington (—) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t available for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many earlier justices were confirmed by voice vote.
Education
| University of Glasgow | ||
| University of Edinburgh | ||
| University of St. Andrews | ||
| Read law | 1767 |
Sources
8 years on the Court. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).