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George Moulton Carpenter

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

George Moulton Carpenter served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Appointed by Chester A. Arthur and confirmed Dec 18, 1884.

Appointed by
Chester A. Arthur
Confirmed
Dec 18, 1884
Born
1844

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode IslandChester A. Arthur · Dec 18, 1884 – Jul 31, 1896

Education

  • Brown University1864

Career

Reporter, Providence Evening Press and Providence Daily Journal, 1864-1867; Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1867-1882; Associate justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1882-1885

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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