John Catron

1786–1865 (age 79)

Judge/Supreme Court Justice

Photograph of John Catron

Biography

John Catron was a prominent jurist and Supreme Court Justice whose legal career spanned decades of American constitutional development. Born in 1786, he served on the nation's highest court and contributed significantly to the interpretation and application of constitutional law during a transformative period in American history.

Catron's judicial legacy influenced important decisions that shaped American jurisprudence. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, where his contributions to the legal foundations of the nation continue to be recognized and studied.