Edward Leahy

Edward Lawrence Leahy (1886-1953) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined the court in 1951 after an appointment from Harry Truman. At the time of his appointment, Leahy was a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island. He served until his death on July 22, 1953.^[1]

Early life and education

• Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1908^[1]

Military service

Leahy served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant during World War I.^[1]

Professional career

• Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1908-
• Judge, Probate Court, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1910-1939
• Member, Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1911-1913
• Master of chancery, Rhode Island Superior Court
• Administrator of state taxes, Rhode Island, 1919-1948
• Director, State Department of Revenue and Regulation, Rhode Island, 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^[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Rhode Island

Leahy was nominated by President Harry Truman on December 21, 1950, to a seat vacated by John Hartigan. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 2, 1951, and received his commission on January 4th. He served until his death on July 22, 1953. Leahy was succeeded in this position by Edward Day.^[1]

See also

• United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes