John Lowell
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, John Lowell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1743–1802
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Davis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of Massachusetts | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
| 1801 | U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit | J. Adams (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
| Harvard College | 1760 | |
| Read law | 1763 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Lowell?
- President George Washington appointed John Lowell to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 1789.
- What was John Lowell's confirmation vote?
- John Lowell was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Lowell on?
- John Lowell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Sources
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11 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).