Eighth Circuit / Appointed 1891 / Served to 1903
Henry Clay Caldwell
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President None (assignment) in 1891, Henry Clay Caldwell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He previously served on the Western District of Arkansas, Eastern District of Arkansas and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (assignment), 1891
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- William Cather Hook
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Daniel Ringo | Lincoln (R) | voice |
| 1864 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Daniel Ringo | Lincoln (R) | voice |
| 1890 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1891 | Eighth Circuit | (assignment) (N) | – |
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
| Read law | 1851 |
Sources
11 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).