George Washington Brooks

George Washington Brooks
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
In office
June 4, 1872 – January 6, 1882
Appointed byoperation of law
Preceded bySeat established by 17 Stat. 215
Succeeded byAugustus Sherrill Seymour
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Carolina
In office
August 19, 1865 – June 4, 1872
Appointed byAndrew Johnson
Preceded byAsa Biggs
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born(1821-03-16)March 16, 1821
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
DiedJanuary 6, 1882(1882-01-06) (aged 60)
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Educationread law
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George Washington Brooks (March 16, 1821 – January 6, 1882) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear and Pamptico Districts of North Carolina and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.