Samuel Chase

:For other men with this name, see Samuel Chase (disambiguation).

His service as a justice

In 1774 he represented Maryland at the Continental Congress, and was re-elected in 1775, serving until 1778. In 1786 Chase moved to Baltimore, which remained his home for the rest of his life. That same year he was appointed chief justice of the District Criminal Court in Baltimore, and then became Chief Justice of the Maryland General Court. In 1796 he was appointed an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving there until his death.

Related Topics:
1774 - Continental Congress - 1778 - 1786 - Supreme Court of the United States

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