John Stokes
Appointed by President George Washington in 1790 and confirmed by voice vote, John Stokes was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of North Carolina. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1756–1790
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1790
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Sitgreaves
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | District of North Carolina | Washington (–) | 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.
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Continental Army captain | 1778-1783 |
| State's attorney, Rowan County, North Carolina | 1784 |
| Teacher of law, Rowan County, North Carolina | 1784-1785 |
| State senator, Montgomery County, North Carolina | 1786-1787 |
| Private practice, Rowan County, North Carolina | 1787- |
| Member, North Carolina House of Commons | 1789 |
| Member, North Carolina convention to ratify U.S. Constitution | 1789 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Stokes?
- President George Washington appointed John Stokes to the U.S. District Court for the District of North Carolina in 1790.
- What was John Stokes's confirmation vote?
- John Stokes was confirmed by voice vote on August 3, 1790. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Stokes on?
- John Stokes was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of North Carolina.
Sources
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Appointed in 1790. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).