John Power Knowles

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John Power Knowles (1808-1887) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

He received a recess appointment from President Ulysses Grant on October 9, 1869 and was nominated on December 6, 1869. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 24, 1870, and received commission that same day. He retired on March 21, 1881.

Education

• Brown University, A.B., 1836
• Harvard University, LL.B., 1838

Professional career

• Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1838-1855
• Member, Rhode Island General Assembly, 1855
• Court reporter, Providence, Rhode Island, 1855-1857
• Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1857-1865
• Court reporter, Providence, Rhode, Island, 1865-1866
• Member, Rhode Island General Assembly, 1866
• City solicitor, Providence, Rhode Island, 1866-1867
• Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1867-1869

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

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