Philip Clayton Pendleton
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams, Philip Clayton Pendleton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1779–1863
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded
- John George Jackson
- Succeeded by
- Alexander Caldwell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Western District of Virginia succeeded John George Jackson | J.Q. Adams (N) | – |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
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
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice and farming | 1800-1863 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Philip Clayton Pendleton?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Philip Clayton Pendleton to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
- Which court was Philip Clayton Pendleton on?
- Philip Clayton Pendleton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Sources
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