District of New Hampshire / Appointed 1789 / Served to 1795
John Sullivan
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, John Sullivan was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 26, 1789
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Pickering
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of New Hampshire | Washington (–) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Read law | 1760 |
Sources
5 years on the District of New Hampshire. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).