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Jonathan Russell Bullock
Jonathan Russell Bullock (1815-1899) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined the court in 1865 after an appointment from Abraham Lincoln. At the time of his appointment, he was a judge for the Rhode Island State Supreme Court. He resigned on September 15, 1869.[1]
Early life and education
- Brown University, 1834
- Read law, 1836[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Alton, Illinois, 1836-1843
- Member, Common Council, City of Alton, Illinois
- Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1843-1849
- Member, Rhode Island General Assembly, 1844-1846
- State attorney general, Rhode Island, 1849
- Collector of customs, Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island, 1849-1853
- Senator, Rhode Island State Senate, 1859
- State lieutenant governor, Rhode Island, 1860
- Special commissioner to adjust accounts between Rhode Island and the Government of the United States
- Judge, Rhode Island State Supreme Court, 1862-1864[1]
Judicial career
District of Rhode Island
Bullock was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on February 9, 1865. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 11, 1865, and received commission that same day. He resigned on September 15, 1869. Bullock was succeeded in this position by John Power Knowles.[1]
See also
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: John Pitman |
District of Rhode Island 1965–1969 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: John Power Knowles
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | |||
| 1862 | |||
| 1863 |
Cartter • Field • Field • Fisher • Olin • Peck • Wilmot • Withey | ||
| 1864 |
Boynton • Busteed • Caldwell • Chase • Delahay • Durell • McDonald • Underwood • White • Wylie | ||
| 1865 | |||
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
