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.

Education and career

Born on March 2, 1824, in Newbury, Vermont, Benedict graduated from the University of Vermont in 1844 and

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in 1845. He was a grammar school principal until 1845. He entered private practice in Brooklyn,

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from 1845 to 1865. He was a member of the

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starting in 1863.

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.

Notable case

Among his many cases, Benedict signed the arrest warrant of Captain

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on September 29, 1894.

Death

Benedict died on January 8, 1901, in Brooklyn.

References

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