William Crawford
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by voice vote, William Crawford was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1784–1849
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Gayle
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | Northern District of Alabama succeeded Charles Tait | J.Q. Adams (N) | Voice vote |
| 1826 | Southern District of Alabama succeeded Charles Tait | J.Q. Adams (N) | Voice vote |
| 1839 | Middle District of Alabama | Reassigned | – |
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
| Read law | ||
| Hampden-Sydney College |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Crawford?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed William Crawford to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in 1826.
- What was William Crawford's confirmation vote?
- William Crawford was confirmed by voice vote on May 22, 1826. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Crawford on?
- William Crawford was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).