Bledsoe, Benjamin Franklin Born February 8, 1874, in San Bernardino, CA Died October 30, 1938, in Crestline, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on September 30, 1914, to a new seat created by 38 Stat. 580; Confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1914, and received commission on October 16, 1914. Service terminated on March 24, 1925, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1896 Stanford University, A.B., 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, San Bernardino, California, 1896-1910 Judge, California Superior Court, 1900-1914 Resigned federal bench to run unsuccessfully for Mayor of Los Angeles, 1925 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1925-1938 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male