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James Iredell - Definition

This article is about James Iredell, the United States Supreme Court justice. For his son, governor and senator from North Carolina, see James Iredell, Jr..

James Iredell (October 5, 1751October 20, 1799) was one of the original Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed by President George Washington and served from 1790 until his death in 1799. His son, James Iredell, Jr., became governor of North Carolina.


Preceded by:
None (original appointment to the Court)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
May 12, 1790October 20, 1799
Succeeded by:
Alfred Moore



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