Wales, Leonard Eugene Born November 26, 1823, in Wilmington, DE Died February 8, 1897, in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on March 6, 1884, to a seat vacated by Edward G. Bradford. Confirmed by the Senate on March 20, 1884, and received commission on March 20, 1884. Service terminated on February 8, 1897, due to death. Education: Yale University, 1845 Read law, 1848 Professional Career: Editor, Delaware State Journal, Wilmington, Delaware, 1848-1850 Clerk, U.S. District Court and U.S. Circuit Court, District of Delaware, 1849-1864 City solicitor, City of Wilmington, Delaware, 1853-1854 U.S. Army Second Lieutenant, First Delaware Volunteers, 1861 Justice, Superior Court of Delaware, 1864-1884 Research Collections Bibliography