District of Montana / Appointed 1924 / Served to 1963
Charles Nelson Pray
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Appointed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1924 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Nelson Pray was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. He earned a law degree from Chicago College of Law (now Chicago-Kent College of Law) in 1891. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 8, 1924
- Appointed by
- Calvin Coolidge, 1924
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Chicago College of Law (now Chicago-Kent College of Law) 1891
- Succeeded by
- William James Jameson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | District of Montana | Coolidge (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.
Education
Sources
39 years on the District of Montana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).