David Howell
1747–1824 · Morristown, NJ
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island | Judge | James Madison (Jeffersonian Republican) | Nov 17, 1812 | Death, Jul 30, 1824 |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), 1766
- Rhode Island College (now Brown University), A.M., 1769
Professional Career
Professor, Brown University, 1766-1824; Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1768-1779, 1781-1782; Justice of the peace, Providence, Rhode Island, 1779; Justice, Rhode Island Court of Common Pleas, Providence County, 1780; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1782-1785; Associate justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1786-1787; Attorney general, State of Rhode Island, 1789; Boundary commissioner, New York City, 1794