William Cushing, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Cushing

United States federal judge

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1732

Place of Birth: Scituate, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 13-Sep-1810

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Cushing (March 1, 1732 – September 13, 1810) was one of the original five associate justices of the United States Supreme Court; confirmed by the United States Senate on September 26, 1789, he served until his death.
His Supreme Court tenure of 20 years and 11 months was the longest among the Court's inaugural members.
In January 1796 he was nominated by President George Washington to become the Court's Chief Justice; though confirmed, he declined the appointment.
He was the last judge in the United States to wear a full wig (Court dress).