Eastern District of Michigan / Appointed 1863 / Served to 1870
Ross Wilkins
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1863, Ross Wilkins was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He previously served on the District of Michigan.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1863
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- John Wesley Longyear
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | District of Michigan | Jackson (D) | voice |
| 1863 | Eastern District of Michigan | (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
| Dickinson College | 1816 | |
| Read law | 1820 |
Sources
6 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).