Northern District of Texas / Appointed 1899 / Served to 1939
Edward Roscoe Meek
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 15, 1899
- 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 |
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
| University of Iowa | A.B. | 1887 |
| University of Iowa College of Law | LL.B. | 1889 |
| University of Iowa | A.M. | 1891 |
Sources
40 years on the Northern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).