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Levi Woodbury Born December 22, 1789, Francestown, NH
Served September 23, 1845 – September 4, 1851 (5 years, 11 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 3 Predecessor Joseph Story Successor Benjamin Robbins Curtis Appointment record September 20, 1845 Recess appointment December 23, 1845 Nominated January 3, 1846 Confirmed (voice vote) January 3, 1846 Commissioned September 23, 1845 Judicial oath The Court's list takes this date from “some other unquestionable authority.” September 4, 1851 Died in office