Biggs, Asa Born February 4, 1811, in Williamston, NC Died March 6, 1878, in Norfolk, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Courts, Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina Nominated by James Buchanan on May 3, 1858, to a seat vacated by Henry Potter. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1858, and received commission on May 3, 1858. Service terminated on April 23, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Read law, 1831 Professional Career: Private practice, Martin County, North Carolina, 1831-1845, 1847-1854 Representative, North Carolina State Constitutional Convention, 1835 Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1840-1842 State senator, North Carolina, 1844-1845 U.S. representative from North Carolina, 1845-1847 U.S. senator from North Carolina, 1855-1858 Judge, Confederate District Court, District of North Carolina, 1861-1865 Private practice, Tarboro, North Carolina, 1865-1868 Private practice/businessman, Norfolk, Virginia, 1868-1878 Research Collections Bibliography