Cyrus Griffin
Appointed by President George Washington in 1790 and confirmed by voice vote, Cyrus Griffin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1748–1810
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1790
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Tyler
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | District of Virginia | Washington (–) | 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.
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Cyrus Griffin?
- President George Washington appointed Cyrus Griffin to the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia in 1790.
- What was Cyrus Griffin's confirmation vote?
- Cyrus Griffin was confirmed by voice vote on February 10, 1790. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Cyrus Griffin on?
- Cyrus Griffin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Lawrence Sully (1769-1804) (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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20 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).