Oliver Ellsworth

Oliver Ellsworth
3rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
In office March 4, 1796 – September 30, 1800[1]
Nominated by	George Washington
Preceded by	John Rutledge
Succeeded by	John Marshall
United States Senator from Connecticut
In office March 4, 1789 – March 8, 1796
Preceded by	None
Succeeded by	James Hillhouse
Personal details
Born	(1745-04-29)April 29, 1745 Windsor, Connecticut, Thirteen Colonies, British Empire
Died	November 26, 1807(1807-11-26) (aged 62) Windsor, Connecticut, United States
Political party	Federalist
Spouse(s)	Abigail Wolcott
Children	9
Alma mater	Yale University College of New Jersey (Now Princeton University)
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Oliver Ellsworth (April 29, 1745 – November 26, 1807) was an American lawyer and politician. He was against British rule, a drafter of the United States Constitution, United States Senator from Connecticut, and the third Chief Justice of the United States.

While at the Federal Convention, Ellsworth moved to strike the word National from the motion made by Edmund Randolph of Virginia. Randolph had moved successfully to call the government the National Government of United States. Ellsworth moved that the government should continue to be called the United States Government.

1. ↑ "Federal Judicial Center: Oliver Ellsworth". 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2009-12-12.