John Catron

For the member of the Virginia Senate, see John H. Catron.
"Justice Catron" redirects here. For New Mexico Supreme Court justice, see Charles C. Catron.

John Catron
Catron, c. 1855–1865
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
In office
May 1, 1837 – May 30, 1865
Nominated byAndrew Jackson
Appointed byMartin Van Buren
Preceded bySeat established
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born(1786-01-07)January 7, 1786
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1865(1865-05-30) (aged 79)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMatilda Childress
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWar of 1812

John Catron (January 7, 1786 – May 30, 1865) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1837 to 1865, during the Taney Court.

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