William Marvin
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1847 and confirmed by voice vote, William Marvin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1808–1902
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1847
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Jefferson Boynton
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | Southern District of Florida | Polk (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
| Read law | 1834 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Marvin?
- President James K. Polk appointed William Marvin to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1847.
- Was William Marvin appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- William Marvin was appointed by President James K. Polk, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was William Marvin's confirmation vote?
- William Marvin was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1847. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Marvin on?
- William Marvin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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16 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).