Charles Cleaves Cole
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1893 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Cleaves Cole was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1867. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 28, 1893
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1893
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard Law School 1867
- Succeeded
- Charles Pinckney James
- Succeeded by
- Thomas H. Anderson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Charles Pinckney James | Harrison (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.
| Read law | 1866 | |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1867 |
8 years on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).