Wilson, James Born September 14, 1742, in Carskerdo, Scotland Died August 21, 1798, in Edenton, NC 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 29, 1789. Service terminated on August 21, 1798, due to death. Allotment as Circuit Justice: Middle Circuit, Spring 1790-Spring 1792, Spring 1793, Spring 1794, Spring 1795-Fall 1796 Eastern Circuit, Fall 1792-Spring 1794 Southern Circuit, Fall 1794, Fall 1797 Education: University of Glasgow University of Edinburgh University of St. Andrews Read law, 1767 Professional Career: Private practice, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1768-1770 Private practice, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1770-1774 Member, Continental Congress, 1774-1777 Businessman, Land Speculator and Legal Advisor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1777-1787 Avocat général for maritime and commercial causes, appointed by French government, 1779-1783 Member, Continental Congress, 1783, 1785-1787 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 Professor of law, College of Philadelphia, 1789 Drafter, Pennsylvania Constitution, 1790 Research Collections