The Life of John Marshall

Born in 1755 and dying in 1835, John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, is a greatly respected and revered historical figure and person, even after death. Besides his impressive collection of official accomplishments and positions held, Marshall’s presence throughout the Revolutionary War and after had much influence on the circumstances happening around him. John Marshall was born on September 24th to Mary Randolph Keith and Thomas Marshall in Germantown, Virginia. Being the …

…to the various crises of human affairs.’ ” Probably the most notable decision of his career was that of Marbury vs. Madison in 1803, which established judicial review of laws passed by Congress. Marshall died on July 6th 1835, when, in addition to his already declining health, suffered severe injuries in a stagecoach accident. He was buried in the Shockhoe Hill cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. His years and years of service to our country will never be forgotten.