Western District of Washington / Appointed 1905 / Served to 1912
Cornelius Holgate Hanford
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1905, Cornelius Holgate Hanford was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He previously served on the District of Washington.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1905
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- Clinton Woodbury Howard
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | District of Washington | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1905 | Western District of Washington | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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
| Read law | 1875 |
Sources
7 years on the Western District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).