Adams, George Born August 1, 1784, in Lynchburg, VA Died August 14, 1844, in Jackson, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Mississippi Nominated by Andrew Jackson on January 12, 1836, to a seat vacated by Powhatan Ellis. Confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 1836, and received commission on January 20, 1836. Service terminated on June 18, 1838, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Reassigned on June 18, 1838, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 247. Service terminated on September 30, 1838, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Reassigned on June 18, 1838, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 247. Service terminated on September 30, 1838, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1810 Professional Career: Private practice, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1810-1825 State representative, Kentucky, 1810-1811, 1814 Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1825-1827, 1829-1830 Attorney general, State of Mississippi, 1828-1829 U.S. attorney for the District of Mississippi, 1830-1836 Private practice, Jackson, Mississippi, 1838-1844 Research Collections