Bullock, Jonathan Russell Born September 6, 1815, in Bristol, RI Died May 7, 1899, in Bristol, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on February 9, 1865, to a seat vacated by John Pitman. Confirmed by the Senate on February 11, 1865, and received commission on February 11, 1865. Service terminated on September 15, 1869, due to resignation. Education: Brown University, 1834 Read law, 1836 Professional Career: Private practice, Alton, Illinois, 1836-1843 Member, Alton [Illinois] Common Council Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1843-1849 State representative, Rhode Island, 1844-1846 Attorney general, State of Rhode Island, 1849 Collector of customs, Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island, 1849-1853 State senator, Rhode Island, 1859 Lieutenant governor, Rhode Island, 1860 Special commissioner to adjust accounts between Rhode Island and the Government of the United States Justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1862-1864 Research Collections