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Born April 29, 1745 • Windsor • Connecticut
Died November 26, 1807 (aged 62) • Windsor • Connecticut • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1796-1800), United States • supreme court (1796-1800), United States • United States Senate (1789-1796), United States • Continental Congress (1777-1783), United States
Political Affiliation Federalist Party
Role In Constitutional Convention • Judiciary Act of 1789

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