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Leahy, Edward Lawrence
Born February 9, 1886, in Bristol, RI
Died July 22, 1953, in Bristol, RI

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Nominated by Harry S Truman on December 21, 1950, to a seat vacated by John P. Hartigan. Confirmed by the Senate on January 2, 1951, and received commission on January 3, 1951. Service terminated on July 22, 1953, due to death.

Education:
Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1908

Professional Career:
Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1908-
Judge, Probate Court, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1910-1939
Member, Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1911-1913
Master of chancery, Rhode Island Superior Court
U.S. Army Lieutenant, World War I
Administrator of state taxes, Rhode Island, 1919-1948
Director, State Department of Revenue and Regulation, Rhode Island, 1939
Member and director of finance, Rhode Island State Sinking Fund Commission, 1942-1946
Member, Rhode Island State Retirement Board, 1942-1946
Advisor, Rhode Island State Department of Finance, 1948-1949
U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1949-1950
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