John Lowell
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and confirmed by voice vote, John Lowell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1845. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 11, 1865
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1865
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1843 · Harvard Law School 1845
- Succeeded
- Peleg Sprague
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Leverett Nelson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | District of Massachusetts · succeeded Peleg Sprague | Lincoln (R) | voice |
| 1878 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit | Hayes (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.
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1843 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1845 |
13 years on the District of Massachusetts. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).