John Gayle
Appointed by President Zachary Taylor in 1849 and confirmed by voice vote, John Gayle was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1792–1859
- Appointed by
- Zachary Taylor, 1849
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Crawford
- Succeeded by
- William Giles Jones
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | Middle District of Alabama succeeded William Crawford | Taylor (N) | Voice vote |
| 1849 | Northern District of Alabama succeeded William Crawford | Taylor (N) | Voice vote |
| 1849 | Southern District of Alabama succeeded William Crawford | Taylor (N) | Voice vote |
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
| South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina) | 1813 | |
| Read law | 1818 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Gayle?
- President Zachary Taylor appointed John Gayle to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama in 1849.
- What was John Gayle's confirmation vote?
- John Gayle was confirmed by voice vote on March 13, 1849. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Gayle on?
- John Gayle was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).