Stokes, John Born March 20, 1756, VA Died October 12, 1790 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of North Carolina Nominated by George Washington on August 2, 1790, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 126. Confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 1790, and received commission on August 3, 1790. Service terminated on October 12, 1790, due to death. Professional Career: Continental Army captain, 1778-1783 State's attorney, Rowan County, North Carolina, 1784 Teacher of law, Rowan County, North Carolina, 1784-1785 State senator, Montgomery County, North Carolina, 1786-1787 Private practice, Rowan County, North Carolina, 1787- Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1789 Member, North Carolina convention to ratify U.S. Constitution, 1789