District of Delaware / Appointed 1789 / Served to 1812
Gunning Bedford Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, Gunning Bedford Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 26, 1789
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Fisher
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of Delaware | Washington (–) | 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.
Education
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | 1771 | |
| Read law | 1779 |
Sources
22 years on the District of Delaware. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).