Sullivan, John Born February 17, 1740, in Somersworth, NH Died January 23, 1795, in Durham, NH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire Nominated by George Washington on September 24, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. Service terminated on January 23, 1795, due to death. Education: Read law, 1760 Professional Career: Private practice, Durham, New Hampshire, 1760-1789 Continental Army major general, 1772-1779 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774, 1775, 1780-1781 Attorney general, State of New Hampshire, 1782-1786 State representative, New Hampshire; speaker, 1785, 1788 President (governor), New Hampshire, 1786-1787, 1789 Chairman, New Hampshire convention to ratify U.S. Constitution, 1788 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits