Southern District of Iowa / Appointed 1900 / Served to 1915
Smith McPherson
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1900 and confirmed by voice vote, Smith McPherson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He earned a law degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 1870. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 7, 1900
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1900
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Iowa College of Law 1870
- Succeeded
- John Simson Woolson
- Succeeded by
- Martin Joseph Wade
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Southern District of Iowa · succeeded John Simson Woolson | McKinley (R) | 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
| University of Iowa College of Law | LL.B. | 1870 |
Sources
14 years on the Southern District of Iowa. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).