
Matthias Burnett Tallmadge
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1806 and confirmed by voice vote, Matthias Burnett Tallmadge was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1774–1819
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1806
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Roger Skinner
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | District of New York succeeded John Sloss Hobart | Jefferson (N) | Voice vote |
| 1814 | Northern District of New York | 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
| Read law | ||
| Yale College | 1795 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Matthias Burnett Tallmadge?
- President Thomas Jefferson appointed Matthias Burnett Tallmadge to the U.S. District Court for the District of New York in 1806.
- What was Matthias Burnett Tallmadge's confirmation vote?
- Matthias Burnett Tallmadge was confirmed by voice vote on December 23, 1805. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Matthias Burnett Tallmadge on?
- Matthias Burnett Tallmadge was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Sources
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5 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).