Appointing president
Judges appointed by Zachary Taylor
President Zachary Taylor filled 6 lifetime federal judgeships.
What this list covers. Every lifetime (Article III) appointment in the Federal Judicial Center’s directory: 6 district courts. Bankruptcy and magistrate judges are appointed by the courts, not the president, and fixed-term (Article I) judgeships such as the U.S. Tax Court aren’t attributed to a president here.
District Courts · 6
| Judge | Court | Vote | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Boyce | Western District of Louisiana | Voice | 1850 |
| Thomas Drummond | District of Illinois | Voice | 1850 |
| John Gayle | Middle District of Alabama | Voice | 1849 |
| John Gayle | Northern District of Alabama | Voice | 1849 |
| John Gayle | Southern District of Alabama | Voice | 1849 |
| Daniel Ringo | District of Arkansas | Voice | 1850 |
Vote “–”: no recorded tally or vote type in the FJC record.
Source: FJC Biographical Directory (the complete record of Article III federal judges). Data last verified 2026-08-15. Verify against the primary source before relying.