George Shiras Jr.

1832–1924 (age 92)

Supreme Court Justice

Biography

George Shiras Jr. served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, where he contributed to landmark decisions during a transformative period in American jurisprudence. His judicial career reflected careful legal scholarship and principled interpretation of constitutional matters.

Beyond the bench, Shiras was known for his intellectual contributions to American law and his respected standing among his contemporaries in the legal profession.