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Brown, Arthur Lewis
Born November 28, 1854, in Providence, RI
Died June 10, 1928, in Providence, RI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on October 15, 1896, to a seat vacated by George M. Carpenter; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1896, and received commission on December 15, 1896. Service terminated on June 30, 1927, due to retirement.
Education:
Brown University, A.B., 1876
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1878
Professional Career:
Died June 10, 1928, in Providence, RI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on October 15, 1896, to a seat vacated by George M. Carpenter; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1896, and received commission on December 15, 1896. Service terminated on June 30, 1927, due to retirement.
Education:
Brown University, A.B., 1876
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1878
Professional Career:
Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1878-1895
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, February 10, 1913; no Senate vote