Henry De Lamar Clayton
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry De Lamar Clayton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He earned a law degree from University of Alabama School of Law in 1878. He previously served on the Northern District of Alabama.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 2, 1914
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1914
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Alabama 1877 · University of Alabama Law 1878
- Succeeded
- Thomas Goode Jones
- Succeeded by
- Charles Brents Kennamer
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Middle District of Alabama · succeeded Thomas Goode Jones | Wilson (D) | voice |
| 1914 | Northern District of Alabama · succeeded Thomas Goode Jones | Wilson (D) | 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 Alabama | A.B. | 1877 |
| University of Alabama School of Law | LL.B. | 1878 |
15 years on the Middle District of Alabama. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).