Charles Prentiss Orr

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Charles Prentiss Orr
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Years in office: 1909 - 1922
Education
Bachelor's
Hamilton College, 1879
Law
Read law, 1881
Personal
Birthplace
Pennsylvania


Charles Prentiss Orr (1858-1922) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

He was nominated by President William Howard Taft on March 25, 1909. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1909, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on May 16, 1922. Orr was succeeded in this position by Robert Murray Gibson.

Early life and education

  • Hamilton College, A.B., 1879
  • Read law, 1881

Professional career

  • Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1886-1909

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Pennsylvania

Orr was nominated by President William Howard Taft on March 25, 1909. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1909, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 16, 1922.[1] Orr was succeeded in this position by Robert Murray Gibson.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Pennsylvania
1909–1922
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Robert Murray Gibson