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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Asa Biggs |
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Williamston, North Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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February 04, 1811
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| Died | March 06, 1878
(67 years)
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| Contributor | Chronicler |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | BIGGS, Asa, a Representative and a Senator from North Carolina; born in Williamston, Martin County, N.C., February 4, 1811; attended the common schools; pursued classical studies; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in Williamston, N.C.; member of the State constitutional convention in 1835; member, State house of commons 1840-1842; member, State senate 1844-1845.
U.S. House (D-NC) 1845-1847
Member of a commission to codify the State laws in 1851.
U.S. Senate (D-NC) 1855-5/5/1858, when he resigned, having been appointed United States judge of the district of North Carolina by President James Buchanan.
Judge of the district court 1855-1861; member of the secession convention of North Carolina in 1861; Confederate judge 1861-1865; resumed the practice of law in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, N.C., in 1865; moved to Norfolk, Va., in 1869 and continued the practice of law until his death in that city on March 6, 1878; interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
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