John Catron
John Catron | |
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Catron, c. 1855–1865 | |
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office May 1, 1837 – May 30, 1865 | |
| Nominated by | Andrew Jackson |
| Appointed by | Martin Van Buren |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1786 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1865 (aged 79) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Matilda Childress |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812
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John Catron (January 7, 1786 – May 30, 1865) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1837 to 1865, during the Taney Court.