Barnes, David Leonard Born January 28, 1760, in Scituate, MA Died November 3, 1812, in Providence, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from Thomas Jefferson on April 30, 1801, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Bourne; nominated to the same position by Thomas Jefferson on January 6, 1802. Confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1802, and received commission on January 26, 1802. Service terminated on November 3, 1812, due to death. Education: Harvard College, 1780 Read law, 1783 Professional Career: Private practice, Taunton, Massachusetts, 1783-1793 Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1793-1802 Research Collections Portraits