Richard Peters
Appointed by President George Washington in 1792 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard Peters was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1744–1828
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1792
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Hopkinson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | District of Pennsylvania succeeded William Lewis | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
| 1818 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Reassigned | – |
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
| College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania) | 1761 | |
| Read law | 1763 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Richard Peters?
- President George Washington appointed Richard Peters to the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania in 1792.
- What was Richard Peters's confirmation vote?
- Richard Peters was confirmed by voice vote on January 13, 1792. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Richard Peters on?
- Richard Peters was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).