Francis Ryan Duffy
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1949 and confirmed by voice vote, Francis Ryan Duffy was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1912. He previously served on the Eastern District of Wisconsin.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 31, 1949
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1949
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Wisconsin 1910 · University of Wisconsin Law School 1912
- Succeeded
- Evan Alfred Evans
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Edward Fairchild
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Eastern District of Wisconsin · succeeded Ferdinand August Geiger | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1949 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded Evan Alfred Evans | Truman (D) | 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.
| University of Wisconsin | B.A. | 1910 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School | LL.B. | 1912 |
30 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).