BROCKENBROUGH, William H., jurist, born about 1813; died in Tallahassee, Florida, in June, 1850. He received a classical education, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and settled in Tallahassee. Although struggling against pulmonary consumption, which eventually caused his death, he held a distinguished position as a citizen. Under the territorial government he was a senator from the western district and at one time president of the senate, United States attorney for the western district of the territory, judge of the United States district court, and representative in congress, successfully contesting his seat with Edward C. Cabell, and serving from 24 January, 1846, till 3 March, 1847. On several occasions he was a presidential elector.