Woodbury, Peter Born October 24, 1899, in Bedford, NH Died November 17, 1970, in Bedford, NH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 31, 1941, to a seat vacated by Scott Wilson. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1941, and received commission on February 25, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1959-1964. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1964. Service terminated on November 17, 1970, due to death. Education: Columbia University Law School Harvard University, B.S., 1924 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1927 Professional Career: U.S. Army Private First Class, 27th Army Division, 1918-1919 Private practice, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1927- Selectman, Bedford, New Hampshire, 1928-1931 Justice, Bedford Municipal Court, New Hampshire, 1928-1932 Associate justice, New Hampshire Superior Court, 1932-1933 Associate justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court, 1933-1941 Research Collections Portraits