George Washington Brooks

Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Brooks read law to enter the bar in 1846.[1] Brooks received a recess appointment from President Andrew Johnson on August 19, 1865, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear and Pamptico Districts of North Carolina (also referenced officially as the United States District Court for the District of North Carolina) vacated by Judge Asa Biggs.He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 22, 1866, and received his commission the same day.Brooks was reassigned by operation of law to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on June 4, 1872, to a new seat authorized by 17 Stat.His service terminated on January 6, 1882, due to his death in Elizabeth City.
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