Fifth Circuit / Appointed 1899 / Served to 1914
David Davie Shelby
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1899 and confirmed by voice vote, David Davie Shelby was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 2, 1899
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1899
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Richard Wilde Walker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit | McKinley (R) | voice |
| 1899 | Fifth Circuit | McKinley (R) | 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
| Cumberland University | ||
| Read law | 1870 |
Sources
15 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).