Washington, Bushrod Born June 5, 1762, in Westmoreland County, VA Died November 26, 1829, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Received a recess appointment from John Adams on September 29, 1798, to a seat vacated by James Wilson; nominated to the same position by John Adams on December 19, 1798. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1798, and received commission on December 20, 1798. Service terminated on November 26, 1829, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Southern Circuit, Fall 1798, Fall 1800 Middle Circuit, Fall 1799 Eastern Circuit, Spring 1800 Second Circuit, April 29, 1802-March 2, 1803 Third Circuit, March 3, 1803-November 26, 1829 Education: College of William and Mary, A.B., 1778 Read law, 1784 Professional Career: Continental Army Private, 1781-1782 Private practice, Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1784 Private practice, Alexandria, Virginia, 1785-1790 Member, Virginia General Assembly, 1787 Delegate, Virginia Convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1788 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1790-1798 Research Collections