Addison Brown

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Addison Brown

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education

Bachelor's

Harvard University, 1852

Law

Harvard Law School, 1854

Personal
Birthplace
Massachusetts


Addison Brown (1830-1913) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

He received a recess appointment from President James Garfield on June 2, 1881 and was nominated on October 12th. He was confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1881, and received commission that same day. He retired on August 30, 1901.[1] Brown was succeeded in this position by George Bethune Adams.

Early life and education

  • Harvard University, A.B., 1852
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1854[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, New York City, 1855-1881[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of New York

Brown received a recess appointment from President James Garfield on June 2, 1881 and was nominated on October 12th. He was confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1881, and received commission that same day. He retired on August 30, 1901.[1] Brown was succeeded in this position by George Bethune Adams.


Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
William Gardner Choate
Southern District of New York
1881–1901
Succeeded by:
George Bethune Adams