Stephen Johnson Field
Stephen Johnson Field (November 4, 1816 – April 9, 1899) was an American jurist. He was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from May 20, 1863, to December 1, 1897, the second longest tenure of any justice. Prior to this appointment, he was the fifth Chief Justice of California.
Stephen Johnson Field | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office May 20, 1863 – December 1, 1897 | |
| Nominated by | Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Joseph McKenna |
| 5th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California | |
| In office September 12, 1859 – May 20, 1863 | |
| Nominated by | John B. Weller |
| Preceded by | David S. Terry |
| Succeeded by | Warner Cope |
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California | |
| In office October 13, 1857 – September 12, 1859 | |
| Nominated by | J. Neely Johnson |
| Preceded by | Hugh Murray |
| Succeeded by | Edwin B. Crocker |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 14th district | |
| In office 1851–1852 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | A. G. Caldwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1816 Haddam, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1899 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sue Virginia Swearingen
(m. 1859) |
| Education | Williams College (BA) |
| Signature | |
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