Adam Clarke Carson (14 January 1869 – 23 May 1941) was an American soldier and lawyer, served as 10th Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 16 November 1904 to 30 November 1920.[1][2]
The Honourable Adam Clarke Carson | |
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 Carson in 1922 | |
| 10th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office 16 November 1904 – 30 November 1920 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Willard |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Johns |
| Member of Chickasaw Council | |
| In office 1897 | |
| Judge of Court of First Instance | |
| In office 1901–1904 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adam Clarke Carson 14 January 1869 Enniskillen, Ireland |
| Died | 23 May 1941 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Loyal, Virginia |
| Spouse |
Eleanor Barnard Conrad
(m. 1908) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Years of service | 1898–1899, 1899–1901 |
| Unit | Infantry |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | Army of Occupation (Mexico) |
In 1898, Carson was appointed to United States 4th volunteer Infantry as a Captain from Virginia.[3] Carson also served in Spanish-American War before joining their family business and opened a law office in New York.[4]
References
edit- ^ https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/supremecourtjustices/associatejustice/29
- ^ Sevilla, Victor J. (1984). Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines: 1966-July 1985. New Day Publishers. p. 14. ISBN 9789711001384.
- ^ War Department, United States (1898). Civilians Appointed in the Volunteer Army : Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting a List of the Names of All Civilians Appointed to Positions in the Volunteer Army April 24, 1898 [- June 28, 1898]. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 7.
- ^ Griggs, Cara (18 July 2018). "A Serendipitous Discovery: The Carson Family of Warren County - The UncommonWealth". Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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