Southern District of Georgia / Appointed 1885 / Served to 1918
Emory Speer
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1885 and confirmed by the Senate 27–26, Emory Speer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 18, 1885
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1885
- Confirmed
- 27–26
- Education
- University of Georgia 1869
- Succeeded
- John Erskine
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Southern District of Georgia · succeeded John Erskine | Arthur (R) | 27–26 |
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
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| University of Georgia | A.B. | 1869 |
Sources
33 years on the Southern District of Georgia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).