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Adams, George
Died August 14, 1844, in Jackson, MS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi
Nominated by Andrew Jackson on January 12, 1836, to a seat vacated by Powhatan Ellis. Confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 1836, and received commission on January 20, 1836. Service terminated on June 18, 1838, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
Reassigned on June 18, 1838, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 247. Service terminated on September 30, 1838, due to resignation.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Reassigned on June 18, 1838, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 247. Service terminated on September 30, 1838, due to resignation.
Education:
Read law, 1810
Professional Career:
Private practice, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1810-1825
State representative, Kentucky, 1810-1811, 1814
Private practice, Natchez, Mississippi, 1825-1827, 1829-1830
Attorney general, State of Mississippi, 1828-1829
U.S. attorney for the District of Mississippi, 1830-1836
Private practice, Jackson, Mississippi, 1838-1844
The act of June 18, 1838, 5 Stat. 247, assigned the judgeship authorized for the District of Mississippi by the act of April 3, 1818, 3 Stat. 413, to the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.