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Benjamin Chew

Benjamin Chew (November 19, 1722 – January 20, 1810) was an American lawyer and judge who served as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Province of Pennsylvania and later the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Born into a Quaker family, Chew was known for precision and brevity in his legal arguments and his excellent memory, judgment, and knowledge…

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Occupation
Lawyer, Judge, Chief Justice, High Court President
Alma mater
Middle Temple
Born
(1722-11-19)November 19, 1722 Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, British America
Children
11, including Peggy
Died
January 20, 1810(1810-01-20) (aged 87) Cliveden, Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Elizabeth Oswald

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Benjamin Chew → January 20, 1810(1810-01-20) (aged 87) Cliveden, Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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