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Randolph Bryant
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Years in office: 1931 - 1951
Education
Bachelor's
University of Texas, 1913
Law
University of Texas School of Law, 1916
Personal
Birthplace
Sherman, TX


Randolph Bryant (1893-1951) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

He was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on December 3, 1930 to replace William Lee Estes. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1931, and received commission on January 24th. He served on this court until his death on April 24, 1951.[1] Bryant was succeeded in this position by Joseph Sheehy.

Early life and education

  • University of Texas, B.A., 1913
  • University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1916[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Captain, 1917-1919
  • Private practice, Sherman, Texas, 1919-1921
  • U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, 1921-1931[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Texas

Bryant was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on December 3, 1930 to replace William Lee Estes. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1931, and received commission on January 24th. He served on this court until his death on April 24, 1951.[1] Bryant was succeeded in this position by Joseph Sheehy.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
William Lee Estes
Eastern District of Texas
1931–1951
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Joseph Sheehy