Edward Roscoe Meek
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1899 and confirmed by the Senate 41–8, Edward Roscoe Meek was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 1889. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1865–1939
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1899
- Confirmed
- 41–8
- Education
- University of Iowa 1887 · University of Iowa College of Law 1889
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Whitfield Davidson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | Northern District of Texas | McKinley (R) | 41–8 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| University of Iowa | A.B. | 1887 |
| University of Iowa College of Law | LL.B. | 1889 |
| University of Iowa | A.M. | 1891 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Edward Roscoe Meek?
- President William McKinley appointed Edward Roscoe Meek to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1899.
- Was Edward Roscoe Meek appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Edward Roscoe Meek was appointed by President William McKinley, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Edward Roscoe Meek's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Edward Roscoe Meek 41–8 on February 15, 1899.
- Which court was Edward Roscoe Meek on?
- Edward Roscoe Meek was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Sources
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40 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).