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 ↓
- Lived
- 1847–1931
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Williams College 1868 · University of Michigan Law School 1872
- Succeeded by
- William Denman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Ninth Circuit | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
| 1892 | Ninth Circuit | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
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
| Williams College | A.B. | 1868 |
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1872 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Ball Gilbert?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed William Ball Gilbert to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1892.
- Was William Ball Gilbert appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- William Ball Gilbert was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was William Ball Gilbert's confirmation vote?
- William Ball Gilbert was confirmed by voice vote on March 18, 1892. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Ball Gilbert on?
- William Ball Gilbert was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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39 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).