David McDonald
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and confirmed by voice vote, David McDonald was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1803–1869
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1864
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Albert Smith White
- Succeeded by
- Walter Quintin Gresham
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | District of Indiana succeeded Albert Smith White | Lincoln (R) | 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
| Read law | 1830 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed David McDonald?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed David McDonald to the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana in 1864.
- Was David McDonald appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- David McDonald was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was David McDonald's confirmation vote?
- David McDonald was confirmed by voice vote on December 13, 1864. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was David McDonald on?
- David McDonald was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).