Bourne, Benjamin Born December 9, 1755, in Bristol, RI Died September 17, 1808, in Bristol, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from George Washington on October 13, 1796, to a seat vacated by Henry Marchant; nominated to the same position by George Washington on December 21, 1796. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1796, and received commission on December 22, 1796. Service terminated on February 20, 1801, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit Nominated by John Adams on February 18, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1801, and received commission on February 20, 1801. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court. Education: Read law Harvard College, 1775 Harvard College, M.A., 1778 Professional Career: Deputy, Rhode Island General Assembly, 1780, 1787-1790 Clerk, Rhode Island General Assembly, 1780-1786 Justice of the peace, Providence, Rhode Island, 1785-1790 U.S. representative from Rhode Island, 1790-1796 Private practice, Providence and Bristol, Rhode Island, 1801-1808 Research Collections Bibliography