Joseph Bradley (U.S. Supreme Court justice)
Joseph Bradley (1813-1892) was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President Ulysses Grant on February 7, 1870. Bradley served until his death on January 22, 1892. Prior to joining the court, Bradley was an attorney in private practice in Newark, New Jersey.[1]
Bradley was one of eight justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President Grant, though only five were confirmed. He served during The Chase Court, The Waite Court and The Fuller Court.[2]
Education
Bradley received his B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1836 and his legal education by reading law.[1]
Professional career
Bradley spent the majority of his legal career in private practice, from 1839 to 1870. He also worked as a legislative correspondent and an actuary for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.[1]
Federal judicial career
Supreme Court
Bradley was nominated by President Ulysses Grant on February 7, 1870. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1870, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on January 22, 1892.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA - new seat |
Supreme Court 1870–1892 |
Succeeded by: George Shiras
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| 1869 |
Dillon • Drummond • Gresham • Hillyer • McKennan • Shepley • Woodruff • Woods | ||
| 1870 |
Blodgett • Bond • Bradley • Charles Daniel Drake • Emmons • Hopkins • Humphreys • Knowles • Longyear • MacArthur • Nixon • Sawyer • Strong • Winch | ||
| 1871 | Bradford • McKinney • Rives • Story • Swing | ||
| 1872 | |||
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