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 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. 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 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections