Charles Albert Woods
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 ↓
- Lived
- 1852–1925
- 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 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
| Wofford College | A.B. | 1872 |
| Read law | 1873 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice | 1873-1903 |
| Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina | 1903-1913 |
| Member, Conference of Senior Circuit Judges (now Judicial Conference of the United States) | 1922-1924 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Charles Albert Woods?
- President Woodrow Wilson appointed Charles Albert Woods to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 1913.
- Was Charles Albert Woods appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Charles Albert Woods was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Charles Albert Woods's confirmation vote?
- Charles Albert Woods was confirmed by voice vote on June 5, 1913. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Charles Albert Woods on?
- Charles Albert Woods was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Sources
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12 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).