Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1979 / Served to 2002
Nathaniel Raphael Jones
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Nathaniel Raphael Jones was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Youngstown University (now Youngstown State University) in 1955. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 4, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Youngstown College (now Youngstown State) 1951 · Youngstown (now Youngstown State University) 1955
- Succeeded
- John Weld Peck II
- Succeeded by
- Ransey Guy Cole Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded John Weld Peck II | Carter (D) | 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.
Education
| Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University) | A.B. | 1951 |
| Youngstown University (now Youngstown State University) | LL.B. | 1955 |
Sources
22 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).