Archibald Williams
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 ↓
- Lived
- 1801–1863
- 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 vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Read law | 1828 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Archibald Williams?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Archibald Williams to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas in 1861.
- Was Archibald Williams appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Archibald Williams was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Archibald Williams's confirmation vote?
- Archibald Williams was confirmed by voice vote on March 12, 1861. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Archibald Williams on?
- Archibald Williams was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Cornish, Lamport & Co. (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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2 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).