Thomas Shelton Maxey
Appointed by President Grover Cleveland in 1888 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Shelton Maxey was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1869. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1846–1921
- Appointed by
- Grover Cleveland, 1888
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia Law 1869
- Succeeded
- Ezekiel B. Turner
- Succeeded by
- DuVal West
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | Western District of Texas succeeded Ezekiel B. Turner | Cleveland (D) | Voice vote |
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
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1869 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Shelton Maxey?
- President Grover Cleveland appointed Thomas Shelton Maxey to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 1888.
- Was Thomas Shelton Maxey appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Shelton Maxey was appointed by President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Shelton Maxey's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Shelton Maxey was confirmed by voice vote on June 25, 1888. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Shelton Maxey on?
- Thomas Shelton Maxey was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Sources
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28 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).