Wayne, James Moore - Born 1790 in Savannah, GA
Died July 5, 1867, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Andrew Jackson on January 6, 1835, to a seat vacated by William Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 1835, and received commission on January 9, 1835. Service terminated on July 5, 1867, due to death.
Allotment as Circuit Justice: Sixth Circuit, February 4, 1835-October 28, 1862 Fifth Circuit, October 29, 1862-July 5, 1867
Education: College of New Jersey, 1808 Read law, 1810
Professional Career: Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, 1810-1812 U.S. Army Captain, 1812-1815 Member, Georgia House of Representatives, 1815-1816 Mayor, City of Savannah, 1816-1819 Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, 1819-1824 Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Savannah, Georgia, 1819-1824 Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, 1824-1829 U.S. Representative from Georgia, 1829-1835
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