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 ↓
- Lived
- 1857–1921
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1901
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Pennsylvania State College 1876 · Columbian Law (now George Washington University Law School) 1882
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Southern District of West Virginia | McKinley (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
| 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 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Benjamin Franklin Keller?
- President William McKinley appointed Benjamin Franklin Keller to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in 1901.
- Was Benjamin Franklin Keller appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Benjamin Franklin Keller was appointed by President William McKinley, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Benjamin Franklin Keller's confirmation vote?
- Benjamin Franklin Keller was confirmed by voice vote on December 17, 1901. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Benjamin Franklin Keller on?
- Benjamin Franklin Keller was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Sources
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19 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).