James Iredell
James Iredell | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office May 12, 1790 – October 20, 1799 | |
| Nominated by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Moore |
| Attorney General of North Carolina | |
| In office July 8, 1779 – April 22, 1782 | |
| Governor | Richard Caswell Abner Nash Thomas Burke |
| Preceded by | Waightstill Avery |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1751 Lewes, Great Britain (now United Kingdom) |
| Died | October 20, 1799 (aged 48) Edenton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
James Iredell (October 5, 1751 – October 20, 1799) was one of the first justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed by President George Washington and served from 1790 until his death in 1799. His son, James Iredell Jr., was a governor of North Carolina.