William Ball Gilbert
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, William Ball Gilbert was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1872. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 18, 1892
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Williams College 1868 · University of Michigan Law School 1872
- Succeeded by
- William Denman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1892 | Ninth Circuit | Harrison (R) | 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.
| Williams College | A.B. | 1868 |
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1872 |
39 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).