Francis Marion Wright
Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and confirmed by voice vote, Francis Marion Wright was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from Cincinnati Law School (now University of Cincinnati College of Law) in 1867. He previously served on the Court of Claims.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 17, 1905
- Appointed by
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Cincinnati Law School (now of Cincinnati College of Law) 1867
- Succeeded by
- George Washington English
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Court of Claims | Roosevelt (R) | voice |
| 1905 | Eastern District of Illinois | Roosevelt (R) | 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.
12 years on the Eastern District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).