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Richard Seymour Rodney

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Richard Seymour Rodney served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Jul 27, 1946.

Appointed by
Harry S Truman
Confirmed
Jul 27, 1946
Born
1882

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of DelawareHarry S Truman · Jul 27, 1946 – Dec 22, 1963

Education

  • Read law1906

Career

Delaware National Guard first lieutenant, 1899-1913; Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1906-1922; Mayor, New Castle, Delaware, 1911-1917; Associate judge, Delaware Supreme Court, 1922-1946

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