David Howell (Rhode Island)
David Howell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined the court in 1812 after an appointment from James Madison. At the time of his appointment, he was a professor at Brown University. He served until his death on July 30, 1824.[1]
Early life and education
- Princeton University, 1766
- Brown University, A.M., 1769[1]
Professional career
- Professor, Brown University, 1766-1824
- Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1768-1779
- Justice of the peace, Providence, Rhode Island, 1779
- Justice, Court of Common Pleas, Providence, Rhode Island, 1780
- Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1781-1782
- Delegate, Continental Congress, 1782-1785
- Associate justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court, 1786-1787
- State attorney general, Rhode Island, 1789
- Boundary commissioner, New York City, 1794[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Rhode Island
Howell was nominated by President James Madison on November 13, 1812. He was confirmed by the Senate on November 16, 1812, and received commission on November 17, 1812. He served until his death on July 30, 1824. Howell was succeeded in this position by John Pitman.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Biography of David Howell from the Federal Judicial Center
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: David Leonard Barnes |
District of Rhode Island 1812–1824 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: John Pitman
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| Madison |
Drayton • Duvall • Fisher • Hall • Howell • Morsell • Pennington • Story • Thruston • Trimble • Tucker • Tyler • Van Ness | ||
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
