Hiram Emory Widener Jr.
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 and confirmed by voice vote, Hiram Emory Widener Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1953. He previously served on the Western District of Virginia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 12, 1972
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- U.S. Naval Academy 1944 · Washington and Lee Law 1953
- Succeeded
- Albert Vickers Bryan
- Succeeded by
- Barbara Milano Keenan
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Western District of Virginia | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1972 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Albert Vickers Bryan | Nixon (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.
| U.S. Naval Academy | B.S. | 1944 |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law | LL.B. | 1953 |
34 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).