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Hartshorne, Richard
Born February 29, 1888, in Newark, NJ
Died September 14, 1975
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Harry S Truman on October 17, 1951, to a seat vacated by Guy L. Fake. Confirmed by the Senate on October 19, 1951, and received commission on October 20, 1951. Assumed senior status on October 29, 1961. Service terminated on September 14, 1975, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, Litt.B., 1909
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Died September 14, 1975
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Harry S Truman on October 17, 1951, to a seat vacated by Guy L. Fake. Confirmed by the Senate on October 19, 1951, and received commission on October 20, 1951. Assumed senior status on October 29, 1961. Service terminated on September 14, 1975, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, Litt.B., 1909
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Private practice, New Jersey, 1912-1931
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade, World War I
Special assistant to U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 1925
Judge, Essex County [New Jersey] Court, 1931-1951
President, New Jersey Interstate Commission on Crime, 1935-1943