Walter C. Lindley
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1949 and confirmed by voice vote, Walter C. Lindley was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Illinois College of Law in 1904. He previously served on the Eastern District of Illinois.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 12, 1949
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1949
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Illinois · University of Illinois College of Law 1904
- Succeeded
- Sherman Minton
- Succeeded by
- Winfred George Knoch
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Eastern District of Illinois | Harding (R) | voice |
| 1949 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded Sherman Minton | Truman (D) | 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.
| University of Illinois | A.B. | |
| University of Illinois College of Law | LL.B. | 1904 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | J.D. | 1910 |
8 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).