Noah H. Swayne
Lincoln's first appointment — an Ohio abolitionist who freed his inherited slaves and moved north. Lobbied hard for the Chief Justiceship twice and got it neither time.
Associate Justice1862–1881Appointed by LincolnJustice #35
Born December 7, 1804 · Frederick County, VA
Died June 8, 1884 · New York City, NY
Buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
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