Charles Linnaeus Benedict
Charles Linnaeus Benedict (1824-1901) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He joined the court in 1865 after an appointment from Abraham Lincoln. At the time of his appointment, he was a private practice attorney. He retired on January 1, 1897, and passed away on January 8, 1901.[1]
Early life and education
- University of Vermont, 1844
- Read Law, 1845[1]
Professional career
- Grammar school principal, -1845
- Private practice, Brooklyn, New York, 1845-1865
- Member, New York State Assembly, 1863-[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Eastern District of New York
Benedict was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 6, 1865, to a new seat authorized by 13 Stat. 438. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 1865, and received commission that same day. He retired on January 1, 1897.[1] Benedict was succeeded in this position by Asa Wentworth Tenney.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA |
Eastern District of New York 1865–1897 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Asa Wentworth Tenney
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| 1861 | |||
| 1862 | |||
| 1863 |
Cartter • Field • Field • Fisher • Olin • Peck • Wilmot • Withey | ||
| 1864 |
Boynton • Busteed • Caldwell • Chase • Delahay • Durell • McDonald • Underwood • White • Wylie | ||
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Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York
State courts:
New York Court of Appeals • New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division • New York Supreme Court • New York County Courts • New York City Courts • New York Town and Village Courts • New York Family Courts • New York Surrogates' Courts • New York City Civil Court • New York City Criminal Courts • New York Court of Claims • New York Problem Solving Courts
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