Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1982 / Served to 2021
Harry Walker Wellford
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 and confirmed by voice vote, Harry Walker Wellford was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1950. He previously served on the Western District of Tennessee.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 20, 1982
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1982
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington and Lee 1947 · Vanderbilt Law School 1950
- Succeeded
- Bailey Brown
- Succeeded by
- Eugene Edward Siler Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Western District of Tennessee | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1982 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Bailey Brown | Reagan (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.
Education
| Washington and Lee University | B.A. | 1947 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | LL.B. | 1950 |
Sources
38 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).