Brooks, George Washington Born March 16, 1821, in Elizabeth City, NC Died January 6, 1882, in Elizabeth City, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Courts, Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina Received a recess appointment from Andrew Johnson on August 19, 1865, to a seat vacated by Asa Biggs; nominated to the same position by Andrew Johnson on December 20, 1865. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1866, and received commission on January 22, 1866. Service terminated on June 4, 1872, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Reassigned on June 4, 1872, to a new seat authorized by 17 Stat. 215. Service terminated on January 6, 1882, due to death. Education: Read law, 1846 Professional Career: Private practice, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1846-1852, 1853-1865 Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1852, 1865-1866 Bibliography