Western District of Virginia / Appointed 1883 / Served to 1901
John Paul
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1883 and confirmed by voice vote, John Paul was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1867. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 3, 1883
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1883
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia Law 1867
- Succeeded
- Alexander Rives
- Succeeded by
- Henry Clay McDowell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | Western District of Virginia · succeeded Alexander Rives | Arthur (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.
Education
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1867 |
Sources
18 years on the Western District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).