Western District of Virginia / Appointed 1871 / Served to 1882
Alexander Rives
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1871 and confirmed by voice vote, Alexander Rives was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 6, 1871
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1871
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Paul
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Western District of Virginia | Grant (R) | 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
Sources
11 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).