Middle District of Alabama / Appointed 1839 / Served to 1849
William Crawford
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Appointed by President None (assignment) in 1839, William Crawford was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He previously served on the Northern District of Alabama and Southern District of Alabama.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (assignment), 1839
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Succeeded by
- John Gayle
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | Northern District of Alabama · succeeded Charles Tait | Adams (N) | voice |
| 1826 | Southern District of Alabama · succeeded Charles Tait | Adams (N) | voice |
| 1839 | Middle District of Alabama | (assignment) (N) | – |
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
| Read law | ||
| Hampden-Sydney College |
Sources
10 years on the Middle District of Alabama. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).