Pitman, John Born February 23, 1785, in Providence, RI Died November 17, 1864, in Providence, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from James Monroe on August 4, 1824, to a seat vacated by David Howell; nominated to the same position by James Monroe on December 16, 1824. Confirmed by the Senate on January 3, 1825, and received commission on January 3, 1825. Service terminated on November 17, 1864, due to death. Education: Brown University, A.B., 1799 Read law (NH), 1805 Read law (NY), 1806 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1806-1807 Private practice, Kentucky, 1807-1808 Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1808-1812, 1820-1821 Private practice, Salem, Massachusetts, 1812-1816 Private practice, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1816-1820 U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island, 1821-1824 Research Collections Portraits