Harlington Wood Jr.
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1976 and confirmed by voice vote, Harlington Wood Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Illinois College of Law in 1948. He previously served on the Southern District of Illinois.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 6, 1976
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1976
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Illinois 1942 · University of Illinois College of Law 1948
- Succeeded
- John Paul Stevens
- Succeeded by
- Ilana Kara Diamond Rovner
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Southern District of Illinois · succeeded Omer Poos | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1976 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded John Paul Stevens | Ford (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.
| University of Illinois | A.B. | 1942 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | J.D. | 1948 |
32 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).