Benjamin Franklin Keller
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1901 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Franklin Keller was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. He earned a law degree from Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) in 1882. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 17, 1901
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1901
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Pennsylvania State College 1876 · Columbian Law (now George Washington University Law School) 1882
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Southern District of West Virginia | McKinley (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.
| Pennsylvania State College | B.S. | 1876 |
| Pennsylvania State College | M.S. | 1879 |
| Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) | LL.B. | 1882 |
19 years on the Southern District of West Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).