Benjamin Bourne
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 | September 9, 1755 read law |
Benjamin Bourne (September 9, 1755 – September 17, 1808) was a
Education and career
Born on September 9, 1755, in Bristol in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.[1] Bourne was the son of Shearjashub Bourn, a lawyer who eventually served on the Rhode Island Supreme Court.[2] Like his father, Bourne graduated from
Congressional service
Upon the ratification of the
Federal judicial service
Bourne received a recess appointment from President George Washington on October 13, 1796, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated by Judge Henry Marchant.[1] He was nominated to the same position by President Washington on December 21, 1796.[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 22, 1796, and received his commission the same day.[1] His service terminated on February 20, 1801, due to his elevation to the First Circuit.[1]
Bourne was nominated by President John Adams on February 18, 1801, to the United States Circuit Court for the First Circuit, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received his commission the same day.[1] His service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court.[1]
Later service and death
Following his departure from the federal bench, Bourne resumed private practice in Providence and Bristol from 1801 to 1808.[1] He died on September 17, 1808, in Bristol.[1] He was interred in Juniper Hill Cemetery in Bristol.[3]
Family
Bourne was a first cousin once removed of Massachusetts
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Benjamin Bourne at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- ^ Calbraith Bourn Perry, Charles D'Wolf of Guadaloupe, His Ancestors and Descendants (1902), p. 285-86.
- ^ a b c d United States Congress. "Benjamin Bourne (id: B000669)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial: A Record of the ..., Volume 2 William Richard Cutter p.683
External links
- Benjamin Bourne Papers, Rhode Island Historical Society
- United States Congress. "Benjamin Bourne (id: B000669)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Benjamin Bourne at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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