Western District of Virginia / Appointed 1846 / Served to 1861
John White Brockenbrough
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1846 and confirmed by voice vote, John White Brockenbrough was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 14, 1846
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1846
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Isaac Samuels Pennybacker
- Succeeded by
- John Jay Jackson Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | Western District of Virginia · succeeded Isaac Samuels Pennybacker | Polk (D) | 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
Sources
15 years on the Western District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).