Loyal Edwin Knappen
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1910 and confirmed by voice vote, Loyal Edwin Knappen was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1854–1930
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1910
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1873
- Succeeded
- Horace Harmon Lurton
- Succeeded by
- Charles Harwood Moorman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Western District of Michigan succeeded George P. Wanty | T. Roosevelt (R) | Voice vote |
| 1910 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit | Taft (R) | Voice vote |
| 1910 | Sixth Circuit succeeded Horace Harmon Lurton | Taft (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
| University of Michigan | B.A. | 1873 |
| Read law | 1875 | |
| University of Michigan | M.A. | 1876 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Loyal Edwin Knappen?
- President William H. Taft appointed Loyal Edwin Knappen to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1910.
- Was Loyal Edwin Knappen appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Loyal Edwin Knappen was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Loyal Edwin Knappen's confirmation vote?
- Loyal Edwin Knappen was confirmed by voice vote on January 31, 1910. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Loyal Edwin Knappen on?
- Loyal Edwin Knappen was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Sources
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20 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).