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Jonathan Russell Bullock

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Jonathan Russell Bullock served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Appointed by Abraham Lincoln and confirmed Feb 11, 1865.

Appointed by
Abraham Lincoln
Confirmed
Feb 11, 1865
Born
1815

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode IslandAbraham Lincoln · Feb 11, 1865 – Sep 15, 1869

Education

  • Brown University1834
  • Read law1836

Career

Private practice, Alton, Illinois, 1836-1843; Member, Alton [Illinois] Common Council; Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1843-1849; State representative, Rhode Island, 1844-1846; Attorney general, State of Rhode Island, 1849; Collector of customs, Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island, 1849-1853; State senator, Rhode Island, 1859; Lieutenant governor, Rhode Island, 1860; Special commissioner to adjust accounts between Rhode Island and the Government of the United States; Justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1862-1864

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