Benjamin Bourne
Benjamin Bourne (September 9, 1755 – September 17, 1808) was a United States representative from Rhode Island, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the First Circuit.
Benjamin Bourne | |
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| Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the First Circuit | |
| In office February 20, 1801 – July 1, 1802 | |
| Appointed by | John Adams |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island | |
| In office October 13, 1796 – February 20, 1801 | |
| Appointed by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | Henry Marchant |
| Succeeded by | David L. Barnes |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's at-large district | |
| In office August 31, 1790 – October 13, 1796 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Reynolds Potter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1755 Bristol, Rhode Island Colony, British America |
| Died | September 17, 1808 (aged 53) Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | Juniper Hill Cemetery Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Relatives | Shearjashub Bourne |
| Education | Harvard University (M.A.) read law |
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