George Seabrook Bryan

George Seabrook Bryan (May 22, 1809 – September 28, 1905) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

George Seabrook Bryan
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
In office
March 12, 1866  September 1, 1886
Appointed byAndrew Johnson
Preceded byAndrew Gordon Magrath
Succeeded byCharles Henry Simonton
Personal details
Born
George Seabrook Bryan

(1809-05-22)May 22, 1809
Charleston, South Carolina
DiedSeptember 28, 1905(1905-09-28) (aged 96)
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Educationread law

Education and career

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bryan read law to enter the bar.[1]

Federal judicial service

On February 9, 1866, Bryan was nominated by President Andrew Johnson to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina vacated by Judge Andrew Gordon Magrath. Bryan was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 12, 1866, and received his commission the same day. Bryan's service was terminated on September 1, 1886, due to his retirement.[1]

Death

Bryan died on September 28, 1905, in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Andrew Gordon Magrath
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
1866–1886
Succeeded by
Charles Henry Simonton
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