Kensey Johns (judge)
Kensey Johns (June 14, 1759 – December 21, 1848) was a lawyer, politician, jurist and plantation owner from Delaware.
Kensey Johns Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court | |
| In office 1798–1830 | |
| Preceded by | Richard H. Bayard |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Harrington |
| Chancellor of Delaware | |
| In office 1830–1832 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Ridgely |
| Succeeded by | Kensey Johns Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1759 Sudley, Anne Arundel County, Maryland |
| Died | December 21, 1848 (aged 89) New Castle, Delaware |
| Resting place | Immanuel Church, New Castle, Delaware |
| Spouse | Nancy Ann Van Dyke |
| Children | Kensey Johns Jr., John Johns |
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