John Charles Watrous
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1846 and confirmed by voice vote, John Charles Watrous was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Texas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1801–1874
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1846
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Union College 1828
- Succeeded by
- Joel C. C. Winch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | District of Texas | Polk (D) | Voice vote |
| 1857 | Eastern District of Texas | Reassigned | – |
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
| Union College | A.B. | 1828 |
| Read law | 1830 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Charles Watrous?
- President James K. Polk appointed John Charles Watrous to the U.S. District Court for the District of Texas in 1846.
- Was John Charles Watrous appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Charles Watrous was appointed by President James K. Polk, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Charles Watrous's confirmation vote?
- John Charles Watrous was confirmed by voice vote on May 29, 1846. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Charles Watrous on?
- John Charles Watrous was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Sources
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13 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).