David Leonard Barnes

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David Leonard Barnes
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Current Court Information:
District of Rhode Island
Title:   Former Judge
Position:   Seat #1
Service:
Appointed by:   Thomas Jefferson
Active:   1/26/1802 - 11/3/1812
Preceded by:   Benjamin Bourne
Succeeded by:   David Howell
Personal History
Born:   January 28, 1760
Home State:   Scituate, MA
Deceased:   November 3, 1812
Bachelors:   Harvard College, 1780
Law School:   Read law, 1873

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David Leonard Barnes was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined the court in 1802 after an appointment from Thomas Jefferson. At the time of his appointment, he was a private practice attorney in Rhode Island. He served until his death on November 3, 1812.[1]

Early life and education

  • Harvard College, 1780
  • Read law, 1873[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Taunton, Massachusetts, 1783-1793
  • Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1793-1802[1]

Judicial career

District of Rhode Island

Barnes was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on January 6, 1802. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 26, 1802, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on November 3, 1812. Barnes was succeeded in this position by David Howell.[1]

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Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
Benjamin Bourne
District of Rhode Island
1802–1812
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
David Howell


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