Rhode Island Supreme Court / Joined 1742 / Former Justice
Gideon Cornell
Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court
Gideon Cornell was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, who joined the court in 1742. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1710–1766
- Tenure
- 1742 · 284 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1742 | Rhode Island Supreme Court | – | – |
Questions & answers
- How do judges of the Rhode Island Supreme Court reach the bench?
- The court's current selection method is gubernatorial appointment.
- Which court was Gideon Cornell on?
- Gideon Cornell was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Sources
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- CourtListener / Free Law Project
- Current roster: Rhode Island Judiciary — Judicial Roster (Revised June 5, 2026)
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284 years on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).