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Brown, Addison
Born February 21, 1830, in West Newbury, MA
Died April 9, 1913, in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Received a recess appointment from James A. Garfield on June 2, 1881, to a seat vacated by W.G. Choate; nominated to the same position by Chester A. Arthur on October 12, 1881. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1881, and received commission on October 14, 1881. Service terminated on August 30, 1901, due to retirement.
Education:
Harvard University, A.B., 1852
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1854
Professional Career:
Died April 9, 1913, in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Received a recess appointment from James A. Garfield on June 2, 1881, to a seat vacated by W.G. Choate; nominated to the same position by Chester A. Arthur on October 12, 1881. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1881, and received commission on October 14, 1881. Service terminated on August 30, 1901, due to retirement.
Education:
Harvard University, A.B., 1852
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1854
Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1855-1881