Rhode Island Supreme Court / Joined 1776 / Served to 1777

Metcalf Bowler

Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court

Metcalf Bowler was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, who joined the court in 1776. Sources ↓

Lived
1726–1789
Tenure
1776–1777

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1776Rhode 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 Metcalf Bowler on?
Metcalf Bowler was a Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

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Joined the court in 1776. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).