McCormick, Andrew Phelps Born December 18, 1832, in Brazoria County, Texas, Mexico Died November 2, 1916, in Waco, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on April 7, 1879, to a new seat authorized by 20 Stat. 318. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1879, and received commission on April 10, 1879. Service terminated on March 22, 1892, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on January 5, 1892, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on November 2, 1916, due to death. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on January 5, 1892, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court. Education: Centre College, A.B., 1854 Read law, 1855 Professional Career: Private practice, Brazoria, Texas, 1855-1861, 1879 Judge, Texas District Court, 1856- Confederate Army, 1861-1865 Judge, Brazoria County [Texas] Court, 1865- Judge of probate, Texas, 1865-1866 Judge, Texas District Court, Brazoria and Galveston Counties, 1871-1876 State senator, Texas, 1876-1879 U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, 1879