Nathan Goff
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, Nathan Goff was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1866. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fourth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 17, 1892
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- New York Law 1866
- Succeeded by
- Charles Albert Woods
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fourth Circuit | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1892 | Fourth Circuit | Harrison (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| New York University School of Law | LL.B. | 1866 |
21 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).