Lawrence Weldon
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1883 and confirmed by voice vote, Lawrence Weldon was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1829–1905
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1883
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Chandler Bancroft Davis
- Succeeded by
- George Wesley Atkinson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | Court of Claims succeeded John Chandler Bancroft Davis | Arthur (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
| Wittenberg College | ||
| Read law with Richard A. Harrison | 1854 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Lawrence Weldon?
- President Chester A. Arthur appointed Lawrence Weldon to the Court of Claims in 1883.
- Was Lawrence Weldon appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Lawrence Weldon was appointed by President Chester A. Arthur, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Lawrence Weldon's confirmation vote?
- Lawrence Weldon was confirmed by voice vote on December 18, 1883. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Lawrence Weldon on?
- Lawrence Weldon was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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21 years on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).