Kensey Johns (judge)

Kensey Johns III
Supreme Court Chief Justice of Delaware
Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court
In office
1798–1830
Preceded byRichard H. Bayard
Succeeded bySamuel M. Harrington
Chancellor of Delaware
In office
1830–1832
Preceded byNicholas Ridgely
Succeeded byKensey Johns Jr.
Personal details
Born(1759-06-14)June 14, 1759
Sudley, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
DiedDecember 21, 1848(1848-12-21) (aged 89)
New Castle, Delaware
Resting placeImmanuel Church, New Castle, Delaware
SpouseNancy Ann Van Dyke
ChildrenKensey Johns Jr., John Johns

Kensey Johns III (June 14, 1759 – December 21, 1848) was a lawyer, politician, jurist and plantation owner from Delaware.

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