District of Kansas / Appointed 1864 / Served to 1873

Mark W. Delahay
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and confirmed by the Senate 25–14, Mark W. Delahay was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1828–1879
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1864
- Confirmed
- 25–14
- Succeeded
- Archibald Williams
- Succeeded by
- Cassius Gaius Foster
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | District of Kansas succeeded Archibald Williams | Lincoln (R) | 25–14 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Mark W. Delahay?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Mark W. Delahay to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas in 1864.
- Was Mark W. Delahay appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Mark W. Delahay was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Mark W. Delahay's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Mark W. Delahay 25–14 on March 15, 1864.
- Which court was Mark W. Delahay on?
- Mark W. Delahay was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Sources
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9 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).