About Arthur Lewis Brown
Lived 1854 – 1928 (aged 73). Arthur Lewis Brown was an American lawyer and judge.
Arthur Lewis Brown (November 28, 1854 – June 10, 1928) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Education and career
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Brown University in 1876 and a Bachelor of Laws from Boston University School of Law in 1878. He was in private practice in Providence from 1878 to 1895.
Federal judicial service
Brown received a recess appointment from President Grover Cleveland on October 15, 1896, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated by Judge George Moulton Carpenter Jr. He was nominated to the same position by President Cleveland on December 8, 1896. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15, 1896, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on June 30, 1927, due to his retirement.
Death
Brown died on June 10, 1928, in Providence.
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Who was Arthur Lewis Brown?
United States federal judge
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Arthur Lewis Brown was born on 28 November 1854 in Providence.
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Arthur Lewis Brown died on 10 June 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island.
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Arthur Lewis Brown was a lawyer and judge.
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Arthur Lewis Brown was American.
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