Benjamin Parke
Appointed by President James Monroe in 1817 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Parke was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1777–1835
- Appointed by
- James Monroe, 1817
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Jesse Lynch Holman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | District of Indiana | Monroe (N) | 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 | 1800 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Benjamin Parke?
- President James Monroe appointed Benjamin Parke to the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana in 1817.
- What was Benjamin Parke's confirmation vote?
- Benjamin Parke was confirmed by voice vote on March 5, 1817. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Benjamin Parke on?
- Benjamin Parke was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Reproduced in newspaper articles and other sources, including "Judge Baltzell Receives Collection of Photographs of Eminent Jurists" ("The Indianapolis Star", April 2, 1939). (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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18 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).