Colt, LeBaron Bradford Born June 25, 1846, in Dedham, MA Died August 18, 1924, in Bristol, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by James A. Garfield on March 9, 1881, to a seat vacated by John P. Knowles. Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1881, and received commission on March 21, 1881. Service terminated on July 23, 1884, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on July 2, 1884, to a seat vacated by John Lowell. Confirmed by the Senate on July 5, 1884, and received commission on July 5, 1884. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Assigned on June 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Service terminated on February 7, 1913, due to resignation. Education: Yale College, A.B., 1868 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1870 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1871-1875 Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1875-1879 State representative, Rhode Island, 1879-1881 U.S. senator from Rhode Island, 1913-1924 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits