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Born November 10, 1792 • New York
Died December 13, 1873 (aged 81) • Cooperstown • New York
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1845-1872), United States • supreme court (1845-1872), United States
Role In Alabama claims • Dred Scott decision

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