William Paterson

About

Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1793 to 1806 and was a signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Before Fame

He attended the College of New Jersey or what was later known as Princeton University.

Trivia

His legacy was honored when William Paterson University and the city of Paterson in New Jersey were both named after him.

Family Life

He moved to the United States when he was two years old.

Associated With

He was nominated to the Supreme Court by President George Washington.