John Donelson Martin Sr.
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, John Donelson Martin Sr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1905. He previously served on the Western District of Tennessee.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 27, 1940
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia Law 1905
- Succeeded by
- Harry Phillips
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Western District of Tennessee · succeeded Harry Bennett Anderson | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1940 | Sixth Circuit | Roosevelt (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.
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1905 |
21 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).