Marchant, Henry Born April 9, 1741, in Martha`s Vineyard, MA Died August 30, 1796, in Newport, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by George Washington on July 2, 1790, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 128. Confirmed by the Senate on July 3, 1790, and received commission on July 3, 1790. Service terminated on August 30, 1796, due to death. Education: College of Philadelphia, A.M., 1762 Read law, 1767 Professional Career: Private practice, Newport, Rhode Island, 1767-1777 Attorney general, State of Rhode Island, 1771-1777 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1777-1779 Private practice/farmer, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, 1780-1784 State representative, Rhode Island, 1784-1790 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits