Nicoll, John Cochran Born October 7, 1793, in Savannah, GA Died November 16, 1863, in Savannah, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Georgia Received a recess appointment from Martin Van Buren on May 11, 1839, to a seat vacated by Jeremiah Cuyler; nominated to the same position by Martin Van Buren on January 23, 1840. Confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 1840, and received commission on February 17, 1840. Service terminated on August 11, 1848, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia Reassigned on August 11, 1848, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 280. Service terminated on January 19, 1861, due to resignation. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Reassigned on August 11, 1848, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 280. Service terminated on January 19, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School Professional Career: Private practice, Savannah, Georgia Recorder, Savannah, Georgia State representative, Georgia Solicitor, Eastern Judicial Circuit, Georgia, 1821-1822 Judge, Savannah [Georgia] City Court, 1824-1834, 1835-1838 Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Eastern Judicial Circuit, 1834-1835 Mayor, Savannah, Georgia, Confederate district attorney, District of Georgia, 1861-1863