J. Russell Bullock
J. Russell Bullock | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island | |
| In office February 11, 1865 – September 15, 1869 | |
| Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | John Pitman |
| Succeeded by | John Power Knowles |
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| Born | Jonathan Russell Bullock September 6, 1815 read law |
Jonathan Russell Bullock (September 6, 1815 – May 7, 1899) was a justice of the
Supreme Court of Rhode Island and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
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Education and career
Born in
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 1860 under Governor William Sprague IV. After briefly serving as a special commissioner to adjust accounts between Rhode Island and the Government of the United States, he served as a justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court from September 7, 1862 until his resignation on March 1, 1864.[1][2][3]
Federal judicial service
On February 9, 1865, Bullock was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated by Judge John Pitman. Bullock was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 11, 1865, and received his commission the same day. Bullock served in that capacity until his resignation on September 15, 1869.[2]
Death
Bullock died on May 7, 1899, in Bristol.[4][2]
References
- ^ 'Publications of the Rhode Island Historical Society,' volumes 7 and 8, The Society: 1899, Biographical Sketch of Jonathan Ruseell Bullock, pg. 47-49
- ^ a b c Jonathan Russell Bullock at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- ^ Manual - the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (1891), p. 208-13.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bullock". politicalgraveyard.com.
Sources
- Jonathan Russell Bullock at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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