Smith Thompson

A former Secretary of the Navy who brought a politician's pragmatism to the bench — and ran for Governor of New York while sitting on the Court.

Associate Justice1823–1843Appointed by MonroeJustice #19
Born January 17, 1768 · Amenia, NY
Died December 18, 1843 · Poughkeepsie, NY
Buried Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY

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