Adam Clarke Carson
American lawyer and Supreme Court associate justice
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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]
Appointed byTheodore Roosevelt
Preceded byCharles Andrew Willard
Succeeded byCharles A. Johns
BornAdam Clarke Carson
14 January 1869
14 January 1869
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 Andrew 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 |
| 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 |
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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]
