The Honourable Adam Clarke Carson | |
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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) |
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]
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]