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Gunning Bedford Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Gunning Bedford Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Appointed by George Washington and confirmed Sep 26, 1789.
- Appointed by
- George Washington
- Confirmed
- Sep 26, 1789
- Born
- 1747
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of DelawareGeorge Washington · Sep 26, 1789 – Mar 30, 1812
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)1771
- Read law1779
Career
Private practice, Delaware 1779-1783; Delegate, Continental Congress, 1783-1785; Attorney general, State of Delaware, 1784-1789; Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787; Member, Delaware Legislative Council, 1788
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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Gunning Bedford Jr., District Court for the District of Delaware,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1377661/gunning-bedford-jr (accessed 2026-10-15).