Alexander Caldwell
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by voice vote, Alexander Caldwell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1774–1839
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Philip Clayton Pendleton
- Succeeded by
- Isaac Samuels Pennybacker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | Western District of Virginia succeeded Philip Clayton Pendleton | J.Q. Adams (N) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Read law | 1816 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alexander Caldwell?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Alexander Caldwell to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in 1826.
- What was Alexander Caldwell's confirmation vote?
- Alexander Caldwell was confirmed by voice vote on January 3, 1826. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Alexander Caldwell on?
- Alexander Caldwell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Sources
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13 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).