Born in Brazoria County (then part of Mexico, now Texas), McCormick received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Centre College in 1854 and read law in 1855.
He was a Judge of the Texas District Court for Brazoria and Galveston Counties from 1871 to 1876.
[1] McCormick was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on April 7, 1879, to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, to a new seat authorized by 20 Stat.
He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 10, 1879, and received his commission the same day.
His service was terminated on November 2, 1916, due to his death in Waco, Texas.