The supreme court justice Salmon P. Chase passed away at age 65, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Served as the sixth Chief Justice of the U.S. from 1864 to 1873. He was also secretary of the treasury during the Civil War.
He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1826.
His legacy was honored when The Chase National Bank was named after him, later known as JPMorgan Chase. He was a key figure in ascribing U.S. currency with “In God We Trust” beginning in 1864.
How did Salmon P. Chase die?
Stroke caused Salmon P. Chase's death in 1873.
Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873) Chase was stricken with a stroke at the home of his daughter Nettie in New York City. He succumbed to death on May 7, 1873 with his two daughters and Senator William Sprague at his side. A funeral was held in the Episcopal Church of St. George in New York City.
| Cause of death | Stroke |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 65 years |
| Profession | Supreme Court Justice |
| Birthday | January 13, 1808 |
| Death date | May 7, 1873 |
| Place of death | New York, New York, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"All men are born equally free."
Salmon P. Chase
"The child is pronounced pretty. I think it quite otherwise."
Salmon P. Chase
"The law of the Creator, which invests every human being with an inalienable title to freedom, cannot be repealed by any interior law which asserts that man is property."
Salmon P. Chase
"The Proclamation does not, indeed, mark out exactly the course I should myself prefer. But I am ready to take it just as it is written, and to stand by it with all my heart."
Salmon P. Chase
"The way to resumption is to resume."
Salmon P. Chase
