Bledsoe, Benjamin Franklin Born February 8, 1874, in San Bernardino, CA Died October 30, 1938, in Crestline, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on September 30, 1914, to a new seat authorized by 38 Stat. 580. Confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1914, and received commission on October 16, 1914. Service terminated on March 24, 1925, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1896 Stanford University, A.B., 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, San Bernardino, California, 1896-1910 Judge, Superior Court of California, 1900-1914 Candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, California, 1925 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1925-1938