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Bradford, Edward Green
Born July 17, 1819, in Cecil County, MD
Died January 16, 1884, in Wilmington, DE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 11, 1871, to a seat vacated by Willard Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1871, and received commission on December 12, 1871. Service terminated on January 16, 1884, due to death.
Education:
Delaware College (now University of Delaware), 1839
Read law, 1842
Professional Career:
Died January 16, 1884, in Wilmington, DE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Ulysses Grant on December 11, 1871, to a seat vacated by Willard Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 1871, and received commission on December 12, 1871. Service terminated on January 16, 1884, due to death.
Education:
Delaware College (now University of Delaware), 1839
Read law, 1842
Professional Career:
Deputy attorney general, State of Delaware, 1842-1850
City solicitor, Wilmington, Delaware
State representative, Delaware, 1849-1850
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware
U.S. attorney for the District of Delaware, 1861-1866
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1866-1871