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Seymour, Augustus Sherrill

Born November 30, 1836, in Ithaca, NY
Died February 19, 1897, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on February 14, 1882, to a seat vacated by George W. Brooks. Confirmed by the Senate on February 21, 1882, and received commission on February 21, 1882. Service terminated on February 19, 1897, due to death.

Education:
Hamilton College, 1857
Read law, 1858

Professional Career:

Private practice, New York City, 1858-1862
Private practice, New Bern, North Carolina, 1865-    , 1870-
City attorney, New Bern, North Carolina, 1867-
Judge, Craven County [North Carolina] Criminal Court, 1868
State representative, North Carolina, 1868-1870
State senator, North Carolina, 1872-1874
Judge, Craven County [North Carolina] Superior Court, 1874-1882