Underwood, John Curtiss Born March 14, 1809, in Litchfield, NY Died December 7, 1873, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Received a recess appointment from Abraham Lincoln on March 27, 1863, to a seat vacated by James D. Halyburton; nominated to the same position by Abraham Lincoln on January 5, 1864. Confirmed by the Senate on January 25, 1864, and received commission on January 25, 1864. Service terminated on June 11, 1864, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Virginia Reassigned on June 11, 1864, to a new seat authorized by 13 Stat. 124. Service terminated on February 3, 1871, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Reassigned on February 3, 1871, to a new seat authorized by 16 Stat. 403. Service terminated on December 7, 1873, due to death. Education: Read law Hamilton College, 1832 Professional Career: Private practice, Herkimer County, New York, -c.1839 Private practice, c.1839-1856 Secretary, Emigrant Aid and Homestead Society, 1856-1861 Fifth auditor of the U.S. Treasury, 1861-1863 Elected to the U.S. Senate from the Commonwealth of Virginia, but not seated, 1865 Research Collections Bibliography