John White Brockenbrough
1806–1877 · Hanover County, VA
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia | Judge | James K. Polk (Democratic) | Jan 14, 1846 | Resignation, May 4, 1861 |
Education
- Winchester Law School
Professional Career
Private practice, Hanover County, Virginia, -1834; Commonwealth's attorney, Hanover County, Virginia,; Private practice, Rockbridge County, Virginia, 1834-; Editor, Lexington Valley Star, Rockbridge County, Virginia,; Professor of law, Lexington Law School, Lexington, Virginia, 1849-1861; Delegate from Virginia, Provisional Confederate Congress, 1861-1862; Judge, Confederate District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1862-; Professor of law, Washington College Law School, Lexington, Virginia, 1866-1873; Private practice, Lexington, Virginia, 1873-1877