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Colin Neblett

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Colin Neblett
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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico

Education

Law

Washington and Lee University, 1897

Personal
Birthplace
Virginia


Colin Neblett (1875-1950) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on January 29, 1917 to replace William Hayes Pope. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 5th, and received commission that same day. On July 6, 1948, he assumed senior status. He served in this capacity until his death on May 7, 1950.[1] Neblett was succeeded in this position by Carl Hatch.

Early life and education

  • Washington and Lee University, LL.B., 1897[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Silver City, New Mexico, 1898-
  • Member, New Mexico Territorial Legislature, 1905
  • Superintendent of schools, Grant County, New Mexico, 1907-1911
  • Judge, Sixth Judicial District of New Mexico, 1912-1916[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of New Mexico

Neblett was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on January 29, 1917 to replace William Hayes Pope. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 5th, and received commission that same day. On July 6, 1948, he assumed senior status. He served in this capacity until his death on May 7, 1950.[1] Neblett was succeeded in this position by Carl Hatch.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
William Hayes Pope
District of New Mexico
1917–1948
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Carl Hatch