Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | September 14, 1742 |
Birth Place | Ceres, Scotland |
Age | 277 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Aug 28, 1798 (age 55) |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Net worth: $5 Million (2024)
About
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is known for being one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence. He was one of the original justices appointed by George Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Before Fame
He studied at several universities in Scotland before moving to the U.S. and getting his degree from the College of Philadelphia.
Trivia
His deep background in law made him one of the most crucial Framers of the Constitution, and though he didn't agree with all of the document, he pushed hard for its adoption.
Family Life
He was one of seven children born in Presbyterian farming family in Carskerdo, Scotland. He was married twice, to Rachel Bird from 1771 to 1786, and to Hannah Gray from 1793 until his death in 1798.
Associated With
He was nominated to the Supreme Court by George Washington.