Henry Marchant
Appointed by President George Washington in 1790 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Marchant was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1741–1796
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1790
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Benjamin Bourne
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | District of Rhode Island | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania) | A.M. | 1762 |
| Read law | 1767 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Newport, Rhode Island | 1767-1777 |
| Attorney general, State of Rhode Island | 1771-1777 |
| Delegate, Continental Congress | 1777-1779 |
| Private practice/farmer, South Kingstown, Rhode Island | 1780-1784 |
| State representative, Rhode Island | 1784-1790 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Henry Marchant?
- President George Washington appointed Henry Marchant to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1790.
- What was Henry Marchant's confirmation vote?
- Henry Marchant was confirmed by voice vote on July 3, 1790. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Henry Marchant on?
- Henry Marchant was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Etching by Max Rosenthal (1833-1918) (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).