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Woods, Charles Albert

Born July 31, 1852, in Darlington, SC
Died June 21, 1925, in Florence, SC

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on April 24, 1913, to a seat vacated by Nathan Goff. Confirmed by the Senate on June 5, 1913, and received commission on June 5, 1913. Service terminated on June 21, 1925, due to death.

Education:
Wofford College, A.B., 1872
Read law, 1873

Professional Career:

Private practice, 1873-1903
Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina, 1903-1913
Member, Conference of Senior Circuit Judges (now Judicial Conference of the United States), 1922-1924