Blair, John Jr. Born 1732 in Williamsburg, VA Died August 31, 1800, in Williamsburg, VA Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by George Washington on September 24, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 30, 1789. Service terminated on October 25, 1795, due to resignation. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Middle Circuit, Spring 1790-Fall 1790, Fall 1791-Spring 1792, Spring 1794-Fall 1794 Southern Circuit, Spring 1791, Spring 1795 Eastern Circuit, Fall 1793 Education: College of William and Mary, A.B., 1754 Middle Temple, London, England, 1756 Professional Career: Private practice, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1756-1789 Member, Virginia House of Burgesses, 1766-1771 Clerk, Virginia Governor's Council, 1771-1775 Delegate, Virginia constitutional convention, 1776 Member, Virginia Governor's Council, 1776-1778 Judge, General Court of Virginia, 1777-1779; chief justice, 1779 Chancellor, Virginia High Court of Chancery, 1780 Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1780-1789 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 Research Collections