Rhode Island Supreme Court / Joined 1747 / Served to 1783

Joshua Babcock

Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court

Joshua Babcock was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, who joined the court in 1747. Sources ↓

Born
1707 · age 319
Tenure
1747–1783 · 36 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1747Rhode Island Supreme Court

Education

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 Joshua Babcock on?
Joshua Babcock was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

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36 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).