Seventh Circuit / Appointed 1892 / Served to 1901
William Allen Woods
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by the Senate 25–24, William Allen Woods was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He previously served on the District of Indiana and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 17, 1892
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- 25–24
- Education
- Wabash College 1859
- Succeeded by
- Francis Elisha Baker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | District of Indiana · succeeded Walter Quintin Gresham | Arthur (R) | voice |
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Seventh Circuit | Harrison (R) | 25–24 |
| 1892 | Seventh Circuit | Harrison (R) | 25–24 |
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
| Wabash College | A.B. | 1859 |
| Read law | 1861 |
Sources
9 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).