Henry Potter
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Potter was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 7, 1802
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1802
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Sitgreaves
- Succeeded by
- Asa Biggs
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 | U.S. Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit | Jefferson (N) | voice |
| 1802 | Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina · succeeded John Sitgreaves | Jefferson (N) | 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.
| Read law | 1790 |
55 years on the Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North Carolina. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).