Asa Biggs
American judge (1811–1878) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Senator Biggs" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Biggs (disambiguation).
Asa Biggs (February 4, 1811 – March 6, 1878) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a member of both chambers of the United States Congress and as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear and Pamptico Districts of North Carolina.
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Asa Biggs | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Carolina | |
In office May 3, 1858 – April 23, 1861 | |
Appointed by | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | Henry Potter |
Succeeded by | George Washington Brooks |
United States Senator from North Carolina | |
In office March 4, 1855 – May 5, 1858 | |
Preceded by | George Edmund Badger |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lanier Clingman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Rayner |
Succeeded by | David Outlaw |
Personal details | |
Born | Asa Biggs (1811-02-04)February 4, 1811 Williamston, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1878(1878-03-06) (aged 67) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
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