Charles L. Benedict

Charles Linnaeus Benedict (March 2, 1824 – January 8, 1901) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Charles L. Benedict
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
In office
March 9, 1865  January 1, 1897
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Preceded bySeat established by 13 Stat. 438
Succeeded byAsa Wentworth Tenney
Personal details
Born
Charles Linnaeus Benedict

(1824-03-02)March 2, 1824
Newbury, Vermont
DiedJanuary 8, 1901(1901-01-08) (aged 76)
Brooklyn, New York
EducationUniversity of Vermont
read law

Education and career

Born on March 2, 1824, in Newbury, Vermont, Benedict graduated from the University of Vermont in 1844 and read law in 1845. He was a grammar school principal until 1845. He entered private practice in Brooklyn, New York from 1845 to 1865. He was a member of the New York State Assembly starting in 1863.[1]

Federal judicial service

Benedict was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 6, 1865, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, to a new seat authorized by 13 Stat. 438. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 9, 1865, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on January 1, 1897, due to his retirement.[1]

Notable case

Among his many cases, Benedict signed the arrest warrant of Captain Henry W. Howgate on September 29, 1894.[2]

Death

Benedict died on January 8, 1901, in Brooklyn.[1]

References

Sources

New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Lucius C. Andrus
New York State Assembly Kings County, 5th District
1862
Succeeded by
Theophilus C. Callicot
Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established by 13 Stat. 438
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
1865–1897
Succeeded by
Asa Wentworth Tenney
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