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Brooks, George Washington
Born March 16, 1821, in Elizabeth City, NC
Died January 6, 1882, in Elizabeth City, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on August 19, 1865, to a seat vacated by Asa Biggs; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on June 4, 1872, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Reassigned on June 4, 1872, to a new seat authorized by 17 Stat. 215. Service terminated on January 6, 1882, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Died January 6, 1882, in Elizabeth City, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on August 19, 1865, to a seat vacated by Asa Biggs; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on June 4, 1872, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Reassigned on June 4, 1872, to a new seat authorized by 17 Stat. 215. Service terminated on January 6, 1882, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Private practice, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1846-1852, 1853-1865
Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1852, 1865-1866