Knowles, John Power Born June 13, 1808, in Providence, RI Died August 3, 1887, in Providence, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on October 9, 1869, to a seat vacated by Jonathan R. Bullock; nominated to the same position by Ulysses Grant on December 6, 1869. Confirmed by the Senate on January 24, 1870, and received commission on January 24, 1870. Service terminated on March 21, 1881, due to retirement. Education: Brown University, A.B., 1836 Harvard University, LL.B., 1838 Professional Career: Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1838-1855, 1857-1865, 1867-1869 State representative, Rhode Island, 1855, 1866 Court reporter, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1855-1857, 1865-1866 City solicitor, Providence, Rhode Island, 1866-1867 Portraits