District of Montana / Appointed 1890 / Served to 1904
Hiram Knowles
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1890 and confirmed by voice vote, Hiram Knowles was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1860. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 21, 1890
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1890
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard Law School 1860
- Succeeded by
- William Henry Hunt
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | District of Montana | Harrison (R) | 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.
Education
| Antioch College | ||
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1860 |
Sources
14 years on the District of Montana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).