Fourth Circuit / Appointed 1913 / Served to 1925
Charles Albert Woods
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Albert Woods was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 5, 1913
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1913
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wofford College 1872
- Succeeded
- Nathan Goff
- Succeeded by
- John Johnston Parker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Nathan Goff | Wilson (D) | 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
| Wofford College | A.B. | 1872 |
| Read law | 1873 |
Sources
12 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).