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Joseph P. Bradley

Former judge · Supreme Court of the United States

Joseph P. Bradley served on the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by Ulysses Grant and confirmed Mar 21, 1870 by a 46–9 Senate vote.

Appointed by
Ulysses Grant
Confirmed
Mar 21, 1870
Senate vote
46–9
Born
1813

Appointments

  • Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesUlysses Grant · Mar 21, 1870 – Jan 22, 1892

Education

  • Rutgers CollegeB.A., 1836
  • Read law1839

Career

Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1839-1870; Legislative correspondent; Actuary, Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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