Asa Biggs
1811–1878 · Williamston, NC
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | May 3, 1858 | Resignation, Apr 23, 1861 |
Education
- Read law, 1831
Professional Career
Private practice, Martin County, North Carolina, 1831-1845, 1847-1854; Delegate, North Carolina constitutional convention, 1835; Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1840-1842; State senator, North Carolina, 1844-1845; U.S. representative from North Carolina, 1845-1847; U.S. senator from North Carolina, 1855-1858; Judge, Confederate District Court, District of North Carolina, 1861-1865; Private practice, Tarboro, North Carolina, 1865-1868; Private practice/businessman, Norfolk, Virginia, 1868-1878