John Pitman
John Pitman was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined the court in 1824 after an appointment from James Monroe. At the time of appointment, he was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. He served until his death on November 17, 1864.[1]
Early life and education
- Brown University, A.B., 1799
- Read law (NH), 1805
- Read law (NY), 1806[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, New York City, 1806-1807
- Private practice, Kentucky, 1807-1808
- Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1808-1812
- Private practice, Salem, Massachusetts, 1812-1816
- Private practice, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1816-1820
- Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1820-1821
- U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, 1821-1824[1]
Judicial career
District of Rhode Island
Pitman was nominated by President James Monroe on December 16, 1824. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1825, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 17, 1864. Pitman was succeeded in this position by Jonathan Russell Bullock.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Biography of John Pitman from the Federal Judicial Center
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District of Rhode Island 1825–1864 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Jonathan Russell Bullock
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Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Rhode Island • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Rhode Island
State courts:
Rhode Island Supreme Court • Rhode Island Superior Court • Rhode Island District Court • Rhode Island Family Court • Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court • Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
State resources:
Courts in Rhode Island • Rhode Island judicial elections • Judicial selection in Rhode Island