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Carpenter, George Albert
Born October 2, 1867, in Chicago, IL
Died September 13, 1944, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by William H. Taft on December 13, 1909, to a seat vacated by Solomon H. Bethea. Confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1910, and received commission on January 11, 1910. Service terminated on June 30, 1933, due to resignation.
Education:
Harvard University, B.A., 1888
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1891
Professional Career:
Died September 13, 1944, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by William H. Taft on December 13, 1909, to a seat vacated by Solomon H. Bethea. Confirmed by the Senate on January 11, 1910, and received commission on January 11, 1910. Service terminated on June 30, 1933, due to resignation.
Education:
Harvard University, B.A., 1888
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1891
Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1891-1905, 1933-1944
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1906-1910
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, December 17, 1912; no Senate vote