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← The Court on November 7, 2026 Associate Justice, Seat 9
David Davis Born March 9, 1815, Cecil County, MD
Served December 10, 1862 – March 4, 1877 (14 years, 2 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Resigned Seat Associate Seat 9 Predecessor John Archibald Campbell Successor John Marshall Harlan Appointment record October 17, 1862 Recess appointment December 1, 1862 Nominated December 8, 1862 Confirmed (voice vote) December 8, 1862 Commissioned December 10, 1862 Judicial oath March 4, 1877 Resigned