Nathaniel Pendleton
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, Nathaniel Pendleton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1756–1821
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Clay Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of Georgia | Washington (–) | 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
| Read law |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Continental Army | 1775-1783 |
| Private practice, Savannah, Georgia | -1789 |
| State representative, Georgia | 1786 |
| Attorney general, State of Georgia | 1786-1787 |
| Chief justice, Superior Court of Georgia | 1789 |
| Private practice, Dutchess County, New York | 1796- |
| Judge, Dutchess County [New York] Court | -1821 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Nathaniel Pendleton?
- President George Washington appointed Nathaniel Pendleton to the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia in 1789.
- What was Nathaniel Pendleton's confirmation vote?
- Nathaniel Pendleton was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Nathaniel Pendleton on?
- Nathaniel Pendleton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).