Henry Clay Niles
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Clay Niles was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1850–1918
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Robert Andrews Hill
- Succeeded by
- Edwin Ruthven Holmes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Northern District of Mississippi succeeded Robert Andrews Hill | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
| 1892 | Southern District of Mississippi succeeded Robert Andrews Hill | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Read law | 1872 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Henry Clay Niles?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed Henry Clay Niles to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in 1892.
- Was Henry Clay Niles appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Henry Clay Niles was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Henry Clay Niles's confirmation vote?
- Henry Clay Niles was confirmed by voice vote on January 11, 1892. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Henry Clay Niles on?
- Henry Clay Niles was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Sources
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26 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).