District of New York / Appointed 1796 / Served to 1798
Robert Troup
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New York
Appointed by President George Washington in 1796 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Troup was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 10, 1796
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1796
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Laurance
- Succeeded by
- John Sloss Hobart
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | District of New York · succeeded John Laurance | Washington (–) | 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.
Education
| Read law | ||
| King's College (now Columbia University) | 1774 |
Sources
1 years on the District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).