Western District of Virginia / Appointed 1826 / Served to 1839
Alexander Caldwell
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 3, 1826
- 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 | Adams (N) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Read law | 1816 |
Sources
13 years on the Western District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).