Edward Lawrence Leahy
1886–1953 · Bristol, RI
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island | Judge | Harry S Truman (Democratic) | Jan 3, 1951 | Death, Jul 22, 1953 |
Education
- Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1908
Professional Career
Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1908-; Judge, Bristol [Rhode Island] Probate Court, 1910-1939; State representative, Rhode Island, 1911-1913; Master of chancery, Rhode Island Superior Court; U.S. Army lieutenant, World War I; Administrator of taxes, State of Rhode Island, 1919-1948; Director, Rhode Island Department of Revenue and Regulation, 1939; Member and director of finance, Rhode Island State Sinking Fund Commission, 1942-1946; Member, Rhode Island State Retirement Board, 1942-1946; Advisor, Rhode Island State Department of Finance, 1948-1949; U.S. senator from Rhode Island, 1949-1950