Thomas Johnson (judge)
Thomas Johnson (November 4, 1732 – October 26, 1819) was an 18th-century American lawyer, politician, and patriot. He was a delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774, where he signed the Continental Association; commander of the Maryland militia in 1776; and elected first (non-Colonial) governor of Maryland in 1777. Throughout his career, Johnson maintained a personal and political friendship with George Washington, who gave him a recess appointment as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in August 1791. He served only briefly, resigning in January 1793, citing health issues.
Thomas Johnson | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office September 19, 1791 – January 16, 1793 | |
| Nominated by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | John Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | William Paterson |
| 1st Governor of Maryland | |
| In office March 21, 1777 – November 12, 1779 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Eden (Royal) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Lee |
| 2nd Commissioner of the Federal City | |
| In office January 22, 1791 – August 23, 1794 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Gustavus Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1732 St. Leonard, Maryland, British America |
| Died | October 26, 1819 (aged 86) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Signature | |
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