Francis Hopkinson
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, Francis Hopkinson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1737–1791
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of Philadelphia (now of Pennsylvania) 1757
- Succeeded by
- William Lewis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of Pennsylvania | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania) | A.B. | 1757 |
| College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania) | A.M. | 1760 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1761-1766 |
| Collector of customs, Salem, New Jersey | 1763 |
| Merchant, Bordentown, New Jersey | 1768-1772 |
| Collector of customs, New Castle, Delaware | 1772-1773 |
| Private practice, Bordentown, New Jersey | 1773-1774 |
| Member, Governor's Council of New Jersey | 1774-1776 |
| Delegate, Continental Congress | 1776 |
| Member, Navy Board, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1776-1777 |
| Treasurer, Continental Loan Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1778-1781 |
| Judge, Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania | 1779-1789 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Francis Hopkinson?
- President George Washington appointed Francis Hopkinson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania in 1789.
- What was Francis Hopkinson's confirmation vote?
- Francis Hopkinson was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Francis Hopkinson on?
- Francis Hopkinson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
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1 year on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).