George Hutchins Bingham

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George Hutchins Bingham
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit
Years in office: 1939 - 1949

Years in office: 1913 - 1939
Education
Bachelor's
Dartmouth College, 1887
Law
Harvard Law School, 1891
Personal
Birthplace
Littleton, NH

George Hutchins Bingham (1864-1949) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. He joined the court in 1913 after an appointment from Woodrow Wilson. At the time of appointment, he was a justice on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He assumed senior status on March 23, 1939 and served until his death on September 25, 1949.[1]

Early life and education

  • Dartmouth College, A.B., 1887
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1891[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Littleton and Manchester, New Hampshire, 1891-1902
  • Justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court, 1902-1913[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

First Circuit

He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on May 15, 1913 to fill the seat vacated by LeBaron Bradford Colt. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 5, 1913, and received commission that same day. On March 23, 1939, he assumed senior status. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death on September 25, 1949.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
LeBaron Bradford Colt
First Circuit
1913–1949
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Calvert Magruder