Peter Stenger Grosscup
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1899 and confirmed by voice vote, Peter Stenger Grosscup was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1873. He previously served on the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 23, 1899
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1899
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wittenberg College 1872 · Boston Law 1873
- Succeeded
- John William Showalter
- Succeeded by
- Samuel Alschuler
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Northern District of Illinois · succeeded Henry Williams Blodgett | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1899 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit | McKinley (R) | voice |
| 1899 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded John William Showalter | McKinley (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.
| Wittenberg College | A.B. | 1872 |
| Boston University School of Law | LL.B. | 1873 |
12 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).