History of the Federal Judiciary


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Carpenter, George Moulton
Born April 22, 1844, in Portsmouth, RI
Died July 31, 1896, in Katwijk, Holland

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on December 16, 1884, to a seat vacated by LeBaron B. Colt. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1884, and received commission on December 18, 1884. Service terminated on July 31, 1896, due to death.

Education:
Brown University, 1864

Professional Career:
Reporter, Providence Evening Press and Providence Daily Journal, 1864-1867
Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1867-1882
Associate justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1882-1885
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