William Lewis
Appointed by President George Washington in 1791 and confirmed by voice vote, William Lewis was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1752–1819
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1791
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Francis Hopkinson
- Succeeded by
- Richard Peters
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | District of Pennsylvania succeeded Francis Hopkinson | Washington (–) | 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
| Read law | 1773 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Lewis?
- President George Washington appointed William Lewis to the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania in 1791.
- What was William Lewis's confirmation vote?
- William Lewis was confirmed by voice vote on November 7, 1791. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Lewis on?
- William Lewis was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: John Neagle / After Gilbert Stuart (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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Appointed in 1791. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).