Freeman Court

The Freeman Court refers to the Supreme Court of the United States since 1859, because Samuel Freeman Miller serves as the seventh Chief Justice of the United States. Miller succeeded Richard Rush as Chief Justice after the latter's death. Appointed by President George P. Hamilton.

Membership
The Freeman Court began when President George P. Hamilton appointed Samuel Freeman Miller to replace Chief Justice Richard Rush, who died in 1859. The Freeman Court commenced with Miller and eight Associate Justices: Benjamin Robbins Curtis, John Van Buren, John Alsop King, Noah Haynes Swayne, Reverdy Johnson, John McLean, Samuel Betts, Peleg Sprague. President Abraham Lincoln appointed David Davis to the bench in 1861 after McLean died.

Gallery
The justices are depicted from left to right in order of their seniority, as determined by their Justice seat, in accordance with the Judiciary Act of 1838. President Hamilton, Lincoln appointed new justices during the Freeman Court in the following order:
 * Hamilton Appointments:
 * June.12, 1844: Samuel Freeman Miller, Chief Justice
 * Lincoln Appointments:
 * June. 30, 1861: David Davis, Associate Justice