Andrew Wylie
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and confirmed by the Senate 30–12, Andrew Wylie was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1814–1905
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1864
- Confirmed
- 30–12
- Succeeded by
- William Matthews Merrick
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) | Lincoln (R) | 30–12 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Transylvania University | ||
| Indiana College (now Indiana University) | 1832 | |
| Read law | 1837 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Andrew Wylie?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Andrew Wylie to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) in 1864.
- Was Andrew Wylie appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Andrew Wylie was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Andrew Wylie's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Andrew Wylie 30–12 on January 20, 1864.
- Which court was Andrew Wylie on?
- Andrew Wylie was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia).
Sources
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21 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).