District of Arkansas / Appointed 1836 / Served to 1849
Benjamin Johnson
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1836 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Johnson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 29, 1836
- Appointed by
- Andrew Jackson, 1836
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Daniel Ringo
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | District of Arkansas | Jackson (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
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Sources
13 years on the District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).