Wright, Caleb Merrill Born October 7, 1908, in Georgetown, DE Died May 12, 2001 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 1, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 19, 1955, and received commission on July 27, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1957-1973. Assumed senior status on October 8, 1973. Service terminated on May 12, 2001, due to death. Education: University of Delaware, B.A., 1930 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1933 Professional Career: Private practice, Georgetown, Delaware, 1933-1955 Deputy attorney general, State of Delaware, 1935-1939 Delaware National Guard lieutenant, 1937-1941 Attorney, Delaware State Senate, 1938-1939 Attorney, Delaware General Assembly, 1940-1941