Western District of Missouri / Appointed 1857 / Served to 1864
Robert William Wells
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1857, Robert William Wells was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. He previously served on the District of Missouri.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1857
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- Arnold Krekel
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | District of Missouri · succeeded James Hawkins Peck | Jackson (D) | voice |
| 1857 | Western District of Missouri | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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 | 1820 |
Sources
7 years on the Western District of Missouri. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).