Connor, Henry Groves Born July 3, 1852, in Wilmington, NC Died November 23, 1924, in Wilson, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Nominated by William H. Taft on May 10, 1909, to a seat vacated by Thomas R. Purnell. Confirmed by the Senate on May 25, 1909, and received commission on May 25, 1909. Service terminated on November 23, 1924, due to death. Education: Read law, 1871 Professional Career: Private practice, Wilson, North Carolina, 1871-1885, 1893-1903 State senator, North Carolina, 1885 Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1885-1893 State representative, North Carolina, 1899-1901; speaker, 1901 Associate justice, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1903-1909 Research Collections Bibliography