John James Gilchrist
Appointed by President Franklin Pierce in 1855 and confirmed by voice vote, John James Gilchrist was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1809–1858
- Appointed by
- Franklin Pierce, 1855
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Chief judge
- Court of Claims, 1855 to 1858
- Succeeded by
- Edward Greely Loring
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | Court of Claims chief judge 1855 to 1858 | Pierce (D) | 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
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Charlestown, New Hampshire | 1831-1836 |
| State representative, New Hampshire | 1836-1837 |
| Register of probate, Sullivan County, New Hampshire | 1836 |
| Justice, New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature, 1840-1855; chief justice | 1848-1855 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John James Gilchrist?
- President Franklin Pierce appointed John James Gilchrist to the Court of Claims in 1855.
- Was John James Gilchrist appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John James Gilchrist was appointed by President Franklin Pierce, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John James Gilchrist's confirmation vote?
- John James Gilchrist was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1855. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John James Gilchrist on?
- John James Gilchrist was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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3 years on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).