Nathaniel Shipman
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, Nathaniel Shipman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1828–1906
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- William Kneeland Townsend
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | District of Connecticut succeeded William Davis Shipman | Grant (R) | Voice vote |
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
| 1892 | Second Circuit | B. Harrison (R) | 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
| Yale Law School | ||
| Yale College | 1848 | |
| Read law | 1850 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Nathaniel Shipman?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed Nathaniel Shipman to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1892.
- Was Nathaniel Shipman appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Nathaniel Shipman was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Nathaniel Shipman's confirmation vote?
- Nathaniel Shipman was confirmed by voice vote on March 17, 1892. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Nathaniel Shipman on?
- Nathaniel Shipman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).