Thompson, Smith Born January 17, 1768, in Amenia, NY Died December 18, 1843, in Poughkeepsie, NY Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Received a recess appointment from James Monroe on September 1, 1823, to a seat vacated by Henry Brockholst Livingston; nominated to the same position by James Monroe on December 5, 1823. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1823, and received commission on December 9, 1823. Service terminated on December 18, 1843, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Second Circuit, September 1, 1823-December 18, 1843 Education: College of New Jersey, 1788 Read law, 1792 Professional Career: Private practice, Troy, New York, 1792-1793 Private practice, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1793-1802 Member, New York State Legislature, 1800 Representative, New York Constitutional Convention of 1801 Associate justice, Supreme Court of New York, 1802-1814 Chief justice, Supreme Court of New York, 1814-1818 U.S. Secretary of the Navy, 1818-1823 Research Collections