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George Bethune Adams

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George Bethune Adams
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Years in office: 1901 - 1911
Education
Law
Read law, 1878
Personal
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA


George Bethune Adams (1845-1911) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

He received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on August 30, 1901 and was nominated on December 5th. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1901, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on October 9, 1911.[1] Adams was succeeded in this position by Julius Marshuetz Mayer.

Early life and education

  • Read law, 1878[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1861-1871
  • Merchant, 1871-1878
  • Private practice, 1883-[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of New York

Adams received a recess appointment from President William McKinley on August 30, 1901 and was nominated on December 5th. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1901, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on October 9, 1911.[1] Adams was succeeded in this position by Julius Marshuetz Mayer.


Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Addison Brown
Southern District of New York
1901–1911
Succeeded by:
Julius Marshuetz Mayer