Henry Augustus Middleton Smith
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1911 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Augustus Middleton Smith was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of South Carolina. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1853–1924
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1911
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of Charleston 1872
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | District of South Carolina succeeded William Hiram Brawley | Taft (R) | Voice vote |
| 1912 | Western District of South Carolina | Reassigned | – |
| 1912 | Eastern District of South Carolina | Reassigned | – |
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
| College of Charleston | B.A. | 1872 |
| Read law | 1874 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Henry Augustus Middleton Smith?
- President William H. Taft appointed Henry Augustus Middleton Smith to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina in 1911.
- Was Henry Augustus Middleton Smith appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Henry Augustus Middleton Smith was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Henry Augustus Middleton Smith's confirmation vote?
- Henry Augustus Middleton Smith was confirmed by voice vote on June 7, 1911. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Henry Augustus Middleton Smith on?
- Henry Augustus Middleton Smith was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of South Carolina.
Sources
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3 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of South Carolina. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).