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Blumenfeld, Mosher Joseph
Born March 23, 1904, in St. Paul, MN
Died November 5, 1988, in Hartford, CT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 7, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 15, 1961, and received commission on August 15, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1971-1974. Assumed senior status on January 20, 1977. Service terminated on November 5, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1925
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1928
Professional Career:
Died November 5, 1988, in Hartford, CT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 7, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 15, 1961, and received commission on August 15, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1971-1974. Assumed senior status on January 20, 1977. Service terminated on November 5, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1925
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1928
Professional Career:
Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1928-1961
Special assistant to U.S. attorney, District of Connecticut, 1942-1946