James Iredell

James Iredell
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
In office May 12, 1790 – October 20, 1799[1]
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	(1751-10-05)October 5, 1751 Lewes, Great Britain (now United Kingdom)
Died	October 20, 1799(1799-10-20) (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.