Benedict, Charles Linnaeus Born March 2, 1824, in Newbury, VT Died January 8, 1901, in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on March 6, 1865, to a new seat authorized by 13 Stat. 438. Confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 1865, and received commission on March 9, 1865. Service terminated on January 1, 1897, due to retirement. Education: University of Vermont, 1844 Read law, 1845 Professional Career: Grammar school principal, -1845 Private practice, Brooklyn, New York, 1845-1865 State assemblyman, New York, 1863-