First Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Only foreign born Chief Justice in North Carolina state history. Served in the North Carolina House of Commons; became a Superior Court judge and turned over his law practice to his brother-in-law, William Gaston, who later became a North Carolina Supreme Court judge and U.S. Congressman. Came to America age twelve years and studied at William and Mary College. Was a Sixth and Tenth Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina. Stayed in office at the Supreme court until his death.
First Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Only foreign born Chief Justice in North Carolina state history. Served in the North Carolina House of Commons; became a Superior Court judge and turned over his law practice to his brother-in-law, William Gaston, who later became a North Carolina Supreme Court judge and U.S. Congressman. Came to America age twelve years and studied at William and Mary College. Was a Sixth and Tenth Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina. Stayed in office at the Supreme court until his death.
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