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 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 assignment to another court. Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Reassigned June 4, 1872; Service terminated on January 6, 1882, due to death. Education: Read law, 1846 Professional Career: Private practice, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1846-1852 Representative, North Carolina House of Commons, 1852 Private practice, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1853-1865 Representative, North Carolina House of Commons, 1865-1866 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Bibliography