John Bright (May 23, 1884 – March 24, 1948) was a

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of the

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Education and career

Born in Middletown, Orange County,

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, Bright

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to enter the bar in 1906. He was in private practice in Middletown from 1906 to 1941, serving as corporate counsel to the City of Middletown from 1910 to 1917, and as Director of the Orange County Trust Company in 1914.

Federal judicial service

Bright was nominated by President

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on April 25, 1941, to the

, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. He was confirmed by the

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on June 3, 1941, and received his commission on June 6, 1941. His service terminated on March 24, 1948, due to his death in Middletown.

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