Oliver Ellsworth
Oliver Ellsworth (April 29, 1745 – November 26, 1807) was an American lawyer and politician. He was against British rule, a drafter of the United States Constitution, United States Senator from Connecticut, and the third Chief Justice of the United States.
Oliver Ellsworth | |
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| 3rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1796 – September 30, 1800[1] | |
| Nominated by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | John Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | John Marshall |
| United States Senator from Connecticut | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 8, 1796 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | James Hillhouse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1745 Windsor, Connecticut, Thirteen Colonies, British Empire |
| Died | November 26, 1807 (aged 62) Windsor, Connecticut, United States |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Abigail Wolcott |
| Children | 9 |
| Alma mater | Yale University College of New Jersey (Now Princeton University) |
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While at the Federal Convention, Ellsworth moved to strike the word National from the motion made by Edmund Randolph of Virginia. Randolph had moved successfully to call the government the National Government of United States. Ellsworth moved that the government should continue to be called the United States Government.
Oliver Ellsworth Media
Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth by Ralph Earl
Letter from Ellsworth to George Washington wishing former president "a most respectful and most cordial farewell," March 1797
Oliver Ellsworth engraving
Gravesite of Chief Justice Ellsworth at Palisado Cemetery in Windsor, CT
References
- ↑ Federal Judicial Center: Oliver Ellsworth. 2009-12-12. http://www.fjc.gov/servlet/tGetInfo?jid=705. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
Other websites
Media related to Oliver Ellsworth at Wikimedia Commons
- Oliver Ellsworth at Michael Ariens.com Archived 2008-07-24 at the Wayback Machine.
- National Archives biography
- Oliver Ellsworth Homestead Archived 2008-09-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Oliver Ellsworth at Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine Supreme Court Historical Society.
- Oyez Project, U.S. Supreme Court Media: Oliver Ellsworth
- Princeton Companion: Oliver Ellsworth Archived 2005-01-20 at the Wayback Machine
- The Ellsworth Court at Supreme Court Historical Society. Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
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