District of Kansas / Appointed 1861 / Served to 1863
Archibald Williams
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861 and confirmed by voice vote, Archibald Williams was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 1861
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1861
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Mark W. Delahay
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | District of Kansas | Lincoln (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
| Read law | 1828 |
Sources
2 years on the District of Kansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).