Dick, Robert Paine Born October 5, 1823, in Greensboro, NC Died September 12, 1898, in Greensboro, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Nominated by Ulysses Grant on June 7, 1872, to a new seat authorized by 17 Stat. 215. Confirmed by the Senate on June 7, 1872, and received commission on June 7, 1872. Service terminated on July 6, 1898, due to retirement. Education: University of North Carolina, 1843 Read law, 1845 Professional Career: Private practice, Wentworth, North Carolina, 1845-1848 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1848-1853 U.S. attorney for the Albemarle, Cape Fear, and Pamptico Districts of North Carolina, 1853-1861 Member, North Carolina Council of State, 1862-1864 State senator, North Carolina, 1864-1865 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1865-1868 Associate justice, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1868-1872 Research Collections Bibliography