John McKinley

Biography

John McKinley (1780–1852) served with distinction as a jurist and politician, including terms as a U.S. Senator and later as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. His legal mind was respected for its fairness, and he worked tirelessly to uphold constitutional principles while representing the interests of his constituents with integrity.

After his passing in 1852, he was laid to rest at Cave Hill Cemetery, where his legacy endures in the judicial decisions and public service he rendered throughout a career committed to the rule of law.