Fifth Circuit / Appointed 1920 / Served to 1924
Alexander Campbell King
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920 and confirmed by voice vote, Alexander Campbell King was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 24, 1920
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1920
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Don Albert Pardee
- Succeeded by
- Rufus Edward Foster
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Don Albert Pardee | Wilson (D) | 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 | 1875 |
Sources
4 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).