William Joshua Allen
Appointed by President Grover Cleveland in 1888 and confirmed by voice vote, William Joshua Allen was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from University of Louisville Law Department (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) in 1848. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 19, 1888
- Appointed by
- Grover Cleveland, 1888
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Louisville Law Department (now Louis D. Brandeis Law) 1848
- Succeeded
- Samuel Hubbel Treat Jr.
- Succeeded by
- J. Otis Humphrey
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | Southern District of Illinois · succeeded Samuel Hubbel Treat Jr. | Cleveland (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.
13 years on the Southern District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).