William Giles Jones
Appointed by President James Buchanan in 1860 and confirmed by voice vote, William Giles Jones 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
- 1808–1883
- Appointed by
- James Buchanan, 1860
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Gayle
- Succeeded by
- George Washington Lane
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | Middle District of Alabama succeeded John Gayle | Buchanan (D) | Voice vote |
| 1860 | Northern District of Alabama succeeded John Gayle | Buchanan (D) | Voice vote |
| 1860 | Southern District of Alabama succeeded John Gayle | Buchanan (D) | 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
| Hampden-Sydney College | ||
| University of Virginia | ||
| Read law | 1830 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Giles Jones?
- President James Buchanan appointed William Giles Jones to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama in 1860.
- Was William Giles Jones appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- William Giles Jones was appointed by President James Buchanan, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was William Giles Jones's confirmation vote?
- William Giles Jones was confirmed by voice vote on January 30, 1860. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Giles Jones on?
- William Giles Jones was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
Sources
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Appointed in 1860. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).