Scarburgh, George Parker Born February 11, 1807, in Accomack County, VA Died December 21, 1879, in Norfolk, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Received a recess appointment from Franklin Pierce on May 8, 1855, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 612; nominated to the same position by Franklin Pierce on January 22, 1856. Confirmed by the Senate on February 11, 1856, and received commission on February 11, 1856. Service terminated on April 20, 1861, due to resignation. Education: Read law with Thomas R. Joynes, 1827 Professional Career: Private practice, Accomack County, Virginia, 1828-1844 Judge, Virginia Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery, Third Judicial Circuit, 1844-1852 Professor of law, College of William and Mary, 1852-1855 Commissioner, Confederate Court of Claims, 1861-1862 Private practice, Halifax County, Virginia, 1863-1865 Private practice, Norfolk, Virginia, 1865-1877 Judge, Norfolk [Virginia] Corporation Court, 1877-1879