Peleg Sprague
Appointed by President John Tyler in 1841 and confirmed by voice vote, Peleg Sprague was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1793–1880
- Appointed by
- John Tyler, 1841
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1812
- Succeeded
- John Davis
- Succeeded by
- John Lowell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | District of Massachusetts succeeded John Davis | Tyler (N) | 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
| Litchfield (Tapping Reeve) Law School | ||
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1812 |
| Read law | 1815 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Augusta, Maine | 1815-1817 |
| Private practice, Hallowell, Maine | 1817-1821, 1822-1824 |
| State representative, Maine | 1821-1822 |
| U.S. representative from Maine | 1825-1829 |
| U.S. senator from Maine | 1829-1835 |
| Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts | 1836-1841, 1865-1880 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Peleg Sprague?
- President John Tyler appointed Peleg Sprague to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 1841.
- What was Peleg Sprague's confirmation vote?
- Peleg Sprague was confirmed by voice vote on July 16, 1841. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Peleg Sprague on?
- Peleg Sprague was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Sources
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23 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).