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Joseph P. Bradley Born March 14, 1813, Berne, NY
Served March 23, 1870 – January 22, 1892 (21 years, 9 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 11 · new seat, 16 Stat. 44 Predecessor None (first in this seat) Successor George Shiras, Jr. Appointment record February 7, 1870 Nominated March 21, 1870 Confirmed (46–9) March 21, 1870 Commissioned March 23, 1870 Judicial oath January 22, 1892 Died in office