Bright, John Born May 23, 1884, in Middletown, NY Died March 24, 1948 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 25, 1941, to a new seat created by 54 Stat. 219; Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 1941, and received commission on June 6, 1941. Service terminated on March 24, 1948, due to death. Education: Read law, 1906 Professional Career: Private practice, Middletown, New York, 1906-1941 Corporation counsel, City of Middletown, New York, 1910-1917 Director, Orange County Trust Company, 1914 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male