George Bethune Adams (April 3, 1845 – October 9, 1911) was a United States lawyer and federal judge specializing in admiralty law. He served in private practice, litigated before the Supreme Court of the United States, and served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
George Bethune Adams
New York Southern District Court
Born 1845 in Philadelphia, PA
Died 1911
FJC ID: 11
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice1883–present
- Merchant1871–1878
U.S. Army1861–1871
Appointments
1901–1911 · Appointed by William McKinley (Republican)Term ended: Death
Education
- Read law1878