John Simson Woolson
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, John Simson Woolson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1840–1899
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wesleyan 1860
- Succeeded
- James M. Love
- Succeeded by
- Smith McPherson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Southern District of Iowa succeeded James M. Love | B. Harrison (R) | 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
| Wesleyan University | A.B. | 1860 |
| Wesleyan University | A.M. | 1863 |
| Read law | 1866 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Simson Woolson?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed John Simson Woolson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in 1892.
- Was John Simson Woolson appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Simson Woolson was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Simson Woolson's confirmation vote?
- John Simson Woolson was confirmed by voice vote on January 11, 1892. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Simson Woolson on?
- John Simson Woolson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
Sources
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7 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).