Richard Seymour Rodney

Richard Seymour Rodney (October 10, 1882 – December 22, 1963) was a United States federal judge.

Born in New Castle, Delaware, Rodney read law to enter the bar in 1906. He was a Delaware National Guard First Lieutenant from 1899 to 1913. He was in private practice in Wilmington, Delaware from 1906 to 1922. He was a Mayor, New Castle, Delaware from 1911 to 1917. He was an Associate judge, Supreme Court of Delaware from 1922 to 1946.

Rodney was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Rodney was nominated by President Harry S. Truman on July 25, 1946, to a new seat created by 60 Stat. 654. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 27, 1946, and received his commission on July 31, 1946. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1957. Rodney served in that capacity until December 22, 1963, due to his death.

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