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John Pitman

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John Pitman
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Years in office: 1825 - 1864
Education
Bachelor's
Brown University, 1799
Law
Read law, 1805
Personal
Birthplace
Providence, RI

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

Political offices
Preceded by:
David Howell
District of Rhode Island
1825–1864
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Jonathan Russell Bullock