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David Ezekiel Bryant

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David Ezekiel Bryant
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Years in office: 1890 - 1910
Education
Bachelor's
Trinity College, 1871
Law
Read law, 1873
Personal
Birthplace
Kentucky


David Ezekiel Bryant (1845-1910) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

He was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on May 3, 1890. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1890, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on February 5, 1910.[1] Bryant was succeeded in this position by Gordon James Russell.

Early life and education

  • Trinity College, San Antonio, TX, A.B., 1871
  • Read law, 1873[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Sherman, Texas, 1873-1890[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Texas

Bryant was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on May 3, 1890. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1890, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on February 5, 1910.[1] Bryant was succeeded in this position by Gordon James Russell.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Chauncey Brewer Sabin
Eastern District of Texas
1890–1910
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Gordon James Russell