Northern District of Florida / Appointed 1890 / Served to 1907
Charles Swayne
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1890 and confirmed by the Senate 33–24, Charles Swayne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1871. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 1, 1890
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1890
- Confirmed
- 33–24
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1871
- Succeeded
- Thomas Settle
- Succeeded by
- William Bostwick Sheppard
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Northern District of Florida · succeeded Thomas Settle | Harrison (R) | 33–24 |
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
17 years on the Northern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).