Benjamin Bourne
American judge (1755–1808) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Bourne (September 9, 1755 – September 17, 1808) was a United States representative from Rhode Island, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the First Circuit.
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Benjamin Bourne | |
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Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the First Circuit | |
In office February 20, 1801 – July 1, 1802 | |
Appointed by | John Adams |
Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island | |
In office October 13, 1796 – February 20, 1801 | |
Appointed by | George Washington |
Preceded by | Henry Marchant |
Succeeded by | David L. Barnes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's at-large district | |
In office August 31, 1790 – October 13, 1796 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Elisha Reynolds Potter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1755-09-09)September 9, 1755 Bristol, Rhode Island Colony, British America |
Died | September 17, 1808(1808-09-17) (aged 53) Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Resting place | Juniper Hill Cemetery Bristol, Rhode Island |
Political party | Federalist |
Relatives | Shearjashub Bourne |
Education | Harvard University (M.A.) read law |
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